Outlook for Android now shows relevant files in event descriptions

Outlook on Android (Image credit: Future)

What you need to know

Outlook for Android now shows documents and files in event descriptions.
The feature helps people prepare and get ready for meetings.
Outlook also recently gained support for actionable messages to streamline workflows.

Outlook's changelog in the Google Play Store explains the new feature.

New life hack... Files and documents relevant to your meeting will now appear in the event description so you always show up prepared.

The update brings the app's version to 4.0.88 and doesn't include any other listed changes, fixes, or improvements. A recent update to Outlook for Android brought support for Actionalbe Messages.

Outlook

Outlook is a multiplatform email client and calendar app that allows you to send and receive emails through all of your accounts and stay up to date on your schedule.

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