A new content picker pane lets you insert images, stickers, and emojis when composing a message.

Release notes for Outlook for Windows (new) Targeted Release

February 27, 2026

• A new content picker pane lets you insert images, stickers, and emojis when composing a message.
• When you share a folder, Outlook now checks if the recipient needs access to the parent folder and prompts you to share it when necessary.
• The emoji picker (shown when you type ":") has an updated design.
• An informational banner now appears when you navigate from an encrypted email to a non-encrypted email.
• A hover button is now available on group headers in your message list for quick access to group actions.
• The Share to Teams button is now hidden from the ribbon and menu when your admin has disabled this feature.