Outlook: See progress when running rules manually in the new Outlook for Windows and Web Beta
Data as of 2 hours ago (9 September 2026)
Status Launched
Release month December 2025
Release ring General Availability
Products Outlook
Cloud instances DoDGCCGCC HighWorldwide
Platforms DesktopWeb
Description
When you choose “Run Rule Now” in Outlook, you’ll now see a visual progress indicator in both the message list and the rules page, showing that the rule is actively being applied. This helps confirm the action is in progress especially for large mailboxes, so you’re not left wondering if anything is happening. #newoutlookforwindows
Change history
Added to the roadmap 1 October 2025. Tracked here since 1 September 2026. Earliest target we recorded: December 2025 (since tracked — Microsoft may have moved it before we started watching).
Nothing has changed on this item since tracking began on 1 September 2026. Changes appear here as Microsoft updates the feed.