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Outlook introduces AI-powered dynamic themes for a personalised experience

Outlook now includes dynamic AI themes, allowing users with a Copilot license to enjoy location and weather-inspired updates across all devices.

Microsoft has unveiled โ€œThemes by Copilotโ€ for Outlook, a new AI-powered feature designed to bring a more personalised and visually appealing experience to your email. With this feature, Microsoft aims to make Outlook โ€œmore beautiful and approachable,โ€ according to their announcement. However, youโ€™ll need either a Copilot Pro or a business license to access these dynamic themes.

This latest feature will be available across Outlook on all major platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and the web. With โ€œThemes by Copilot,โ€ you can now create a theme that automatically updates based on factors like weather or location. These themes can be adjusted hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly, ensuring a fresh look whenever you open Outlook.

Personalised themes with dynamic updates

One of the most exciting aspects of โ€œThemes by Copilotโ€ is its ability to change themes based on your location. If you enable location permissions, the โ€œMy Locationโ€ theme will display imagery inspired by where you are, offering a unique backdrop each time youโ€™re on the move. For instance, if youโ€™re travelling or going on holiday, the background will change to reflect your new location, providing a dynamic visual experience that aligns with your surroundings.

Additionally, users can opt for weather-themed backgrounds, which update in real time to mirror local weather conditions. This feature could be ideal if you enjoy seeing seasonal imagery or atmospheric visuals that align with outside events. Itโ€™s part of Microsoftโ€™s push to enhance user engagement by making everyday tools like Outlook feel more relevant and personal.

Each AI-generated theme includes a wallpaper that appears as the background on desktop versions of Outlook or at the screen’s top section in the iOS and Android apps. Alongside the background image, a complementary accent colour will be applied throughout the Outlook interface, giving a cohesive and polished look that ties everything together.

Themes available for non-Copilot users

For those who do not hold a Copilot license, Microsoft has also released a selection of standard, non-AI themes to give everyone a chance to personalise their Outlook experience. These themes come in green, red, and purple, providing variety and colour without requiring advanced AI functionality. Like the dynamic themes, these standard options are available across all major platforms, including web, PC, Mac, and mobile versions of Outlook.

This range of new theme options underscores Microsoftโ€™s commitment to making its products more flexible and visually appealing for users with different needs and preferences. Whether or not you have a Copilot license, Outlook is becoming an email client that can better reflect your individual style, making your daily email tasks feel more inviting.

By rolling out these customisable features, Microsoft is responding to the increasing demand for personalised digital tools, focusing on convenience and adaptability. โ€œThemes by Copilotโ€ also indicates a broader trend of AI integration within Microsoft products, suggesting that the company aims to bring more interactive and responsive elements into its software lineup.

Outlookโ€™s visual upgrade with AI technology

The introduction of โ€œThemes by Copilotโ€ in Outlook marks a step forward in how AI is used within productivity tools. Microsoftโ€™s continued expansion of AI-driven personalisation shows a commitment to offering more engaging experiences to its users, especially as working from diverse locations becomes more common.

These AI-powered themes could be a game-changer if you enjoy a personalised workspace, particularly if you value an email client that evolves alongside your routines and locations. Whether youโ€™re an everyday Outlook user or a business professional, introducing dynamic themes could make your experience with the platform more enjoyable.

As AI becomes a standard feature across more applications, Microsoft is positioning itself to offer functionality that meets evolving user expectations. Adding โ€œThemes by Copilotโ€ sets a new standard in how much you can customise your digital workspace. If you have a Copilot license, youโ€™re in for a uniquely engaging Outlook experience.

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