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Stay on top of multiple accounts with email, calendars, and contacts in one place. Available on desktop, mobile, and web.

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Outlook for everyday email and calendars

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Stay on top of multiple accounts with email, calendars, and contacts in one place. Available on desktop, mobile, and web.

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Outlook for everyday email and calendars

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Stay on top of multiple accounts with email, calendars, and contacts in one place. Available on desktop, mobile, and web.

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Overview

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    Together in one place

    See everything you need to manage your day in one view. Easily stay on top of emails, calendars, contacts, and to-do lists—at home or on the go.

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    Connect your accounts

    Access personal, work, or school emails in the Outlook app on desktop and mobile, including Outlook.com, Gmail, Yahoo!, iCloud, and more.

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    Write more effective emails

    Help keep your sentences concise and polished with suggestions as you write, plus intelligent spelling and grammar checks.[1](#footnote1)

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    Easily access your files

    Quickly send, edit, or read a document on the go. Use Word, Excel, or PowerPoint from your inbox, and securely link to your OneDrive files.

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    Protect your mailbox

    With enterprise-grade security, Outlook scans attachments and links for threats.[2](#footnote2) Encryption prevents forwarding of sensitive information.[3](#footnote3)

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    Organize your day

    Schedule events, track packages and flights,[1](#footnote1) and set reminders to help you stay on task.

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    Prioritize what matters to you

    Remove clutter with focused inbox and sweep features. Put emails on snooze and flag important messages.

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    Now included in Microsoft 365 

    Supercharge your Microsoft 365 experience with AI. Copilot is included with a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription, giving you powerful AI in your favorite apps, including Outlook.[1](#footnote1),[4](#footnote4) Copilot in Outlook currently works with outlook.com, hotmail.com, live.com, and msn.com email addresses.

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    Get email drafts started

    Generate a first pass from scratch, or respond to mail with suggested drafts for you to edit length and add details.

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    Catch up on long conversations

    Stay on top of long threads (and spend less time in your inbox) by having Copilot summarize key details and any questions specific to you.

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    Send emails with confidence

    Ensure your emails have the right clarity, length, and tone so you come across the way you intended.

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See Outlook in Action

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Manage what’s important with Outlook. Whether it’s different email accounts, multiple calendars, or signing that form, Outlook has you covered--whether at home or on the go.

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Outlook wherever you are

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### On Windows

Now included for free in Windows for personal use

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### On Mac

Redesigned for macOS, enhanced for Apple Silicon, and free for personal use

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### On iOS

Works with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch

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### On Android

Stay connected across phones, tablets, and smart devices

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*   Outlook email and calendar web, desktop, and mobile apps

*   Core Outlook security features

*   15 GB mailbox storage[5](#footnote5)

*   5 GB [cloud storage](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2260558)

*   Web and mobile apps  

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$19.99

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Subscription automatically renews unless canceled in Microsoft account. [See terms](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2265909).

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*   For 1 person

*   Ad-free Outlook email and calendar web, desktop, and mobile apps  

*   Advanced Outlook and OneDrive security 

*   100 GB mailbox storage[5](#footnote5)

*   100 GB [cloud storage](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2260558)

*   Microsoft technical support

*   OneDrive ransomware protection for your files and photos

*   OneDrive

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### Microsoft 365 Personal

$99.99

/year

Subscription automatically renews unless canceled in Microsoft account. [See terms](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2265909).

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*   For one person

*   Ad-free Outlook and mobile email and calendar with advanced security features

*   100 GB of mailbox storage[5](#footnote5)

*   1 TB (1,000 GB) of [cloud storage](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2260558)

*   Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote desktop apps with Microsoft Copilot[2](#footnote2),[4](#footnote4),[6](#footnote6)

*   AI-powered image creation and editing with Microsoft Designer[4](#footnote4)

*   Clipchamp video editor with premium filters and effects

*   Microsoft Defender advanced security for your identity,[7](#footnote7) personal data, and devices

*   OneDrive ransomware protection for your photos and files

*   Ongoing support for help when you need it

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*   OneNote

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### Microsoft 365 Family

$129.99

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Trial cancelations might apply[8](#footnote8)

*   For up to six people

*   Ad-free Outlook and mobile email and calendar with advanced security features

*   Up to 600 GB of mailbox storage (100 GB per person)[5](#footnote5)

*   Up to 6 TB of [cloud storage](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2300038), 1 TB (1,000 GB) per person

*   Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote desktop apps with Microsoft Copilot[2](#footnote2),[4](#footnote4),[6](#footnote6)

*   AI-powered image creation and editing with Microsoft Designer[4](#footnote4)

*   Clipchamp video editor with premium filters and effects

*   Microsoft Defender advanced security for your identity,[7](#footnote7) personal data, and devices  

*   OneDrive ransomware protection for your photos and files 

*   Ongoing support for help when you need it

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*   Identity and access management for up to 300 users

*   Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other apps

*   Custom business email

*   Chat, call, meet

*   1 TB of cloud storage per user

*   10+ additional apps (including Microsoft Bookings, Planner, and Forms)

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*   PowerPoint

*   OneNote

*   Outook

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*   Teams

*   OneDrive

*   SharePoint

### Microsoft 365 Business Standard

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user/month, paid yearly

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*   Identity and access management for up to 300 users

*   Desktop, web, and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other apps

*   Custom business email

*   Chat, call, meet, and host webinars

*   1 TB of cloud storage per user

*   10+ additional apps (including Microsoft Loop, Clipchamp, Bookings, Planner, and Forms)

*   Word

*   Excel

*   PowerPoint

*   OneNote

*   Microsoft Loop

*   Microsoft Clipchamp

*   Outlook

*   Exchange

*   Teams

*   OneDrive

*   Sharepoint

*   Microsoft Editor

### Microsoft 365 Business Premium

$22.00

user/month, paid yearly

(Annual subscription—auto renews)[9](#footnote9)

[Buy now](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2253722&clcid=0x409&culture=en-us&country=us)

*   Advanced identity and access management for up to 300 users

*   Desktop, web, and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other apps

*   Custom business email

*   Chat, call, meet, and host webinars

*   1 TB of cloud storage per user

*   10+ additional apps (including Microsoft Loop, Clipchamp, Bookings, Planner, and Forms)

*   Enterprise-grade device, cyberthreat, and endpoint protection

*   Word

*   Excel

*   PowerPoint

*   OneNote

*   Loop

*   Clipchamp

*   Outlook

*   Exchange

*   Teams

*   OneDrive

*   SharePoint

*   Mircosoft Editor

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*   For 1 person

*   Outlook email and calendar web, desktop, and mobile apps

*   Core Outlook security features

*   15 GB mailbox storage[5](#footnote5)

*   5 GB [cloud storage](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2260558)

*   Web and mobile apps

*   Outlook

### Microsoft 365 Basic

$1.99

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Subscription automatically renews unless canceled in Microsoft account. [See terms](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2265909).

[Buy now](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2117133&clcid=0x409&culture=en-us&country=us)

*   For 1 person

*   Ad-free Outlook email and calendar web, desktop, and mobile apps

*   Advanced Outlook and OneDrive security 

*   100 GB mailbox storage[5](#footnote5)

*   100 GB [cloud storage](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2260558)

*   Microsoft technical support

*   OneDrive ransomware protection for your files and photos

*   OneDrive

*   Outlook

### Microsoft 365 Personal

$9.99

/month

Subscription automatically renews unless canceled in Microsoft account. [See terms](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2265909).

[Buy now](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2111558&clcid=0x409&culture=en-us&country=us)

*   For one person

*   Ad-free Outlook and mobile email and calendar with advanced security features

*   100 GB of mailbox storage[5](#footnote5)

*   1 TB (1,000 GB) of [cloud storage](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2260558)

*   Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote desktop apps with Microsoft Copilot[2](#footnote2),[4](#footnote4),[6](#footnote6)

*   AI-powered image creation and editing with Microsoft Designer[4](#footnote4)

*   Clipchamp video editor with premium filters and effects

*   Microsoft Defender advanced security for your identity,[7](#footnote7) personal data, and devices

*   OneDrive ransomware protection for your photos and files

*   Ongoing support for help when you need it

*   Outlook

*   Word

*   Excel

*   PowerPoint

*   OneNote

*   Defender

*   OneDrive

*   Designer

*   Clipchamp

### Microsoft 365 Family

$12.99

/month

Subscription automatically renews unless canceled in Microsoft account. [See terms](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2265909).

[Buy now](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=2111556&clcid=0x409&culture=en-us&country=us) [Try free for 1 month](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/try)

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Trial cancelations might apply[8](#footnote8)

*   For up to six people

*   Ad-free Outlook and mobile email and calendar with advanced security features

*   Up to 600 GB of mailbox storage (100 GB per person)[5](#footenote5)

*   Up to 6 TB of [cloud storage](ttps://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2260558), 1 TB (1,000 GB) per person

*   Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote desktop apps with Microsoft Copilot[2](#footnote2),[4](#footnote4),[6](#footnote6)

*   AI-powered image creation and editing with Microsoft Designer[4](#footnote4)

*   Clipchamp video editor with premium filters and effects

*   Microsoft Defender advanced security for your identity,[7](#footnote7) personal data, and devices  

*   OneDrive ransomware protection for your photos and files 

*   Ongoing support for help when you need it

*   Outlook

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*   Excel

*   PowerPoint

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*   Identity and access management for up to 300 users

*   Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other apps

*   Custom business email

*   Chat, call, meet

*   1 TB of cloud storage per user

*   10+ additional apps (including Microsoft Bookings, Planner, and Forms)

*   Word

*   Excel

*   PowerPoint

*   OneNote

*   Outlook

*   Exchange

*   Teams

*   OneDrive

*   SharePoint

### Microsoft 365 Business Standard

$15.00

user/month

(Monthly subscription—auto renews)[9](#footnote9)

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*   Identity and access management for up to 300 users

*   Desktop, web, and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other apps

*   Custom business email

*   Chat, call, meet, and host webinars

*   1 TB of cloud storage per user

*   10+ additional apps (including Microsoft Loop, Clipchamp, Bookings, Planner, and Forms)

*   Word

*   Excel

*   PowerPoint

*   OneNote

*   Loop

*   Clipchamp

*   Outlook

*   Exchange

*   Teams

*   OneDrive

*   SharePoint

*   Microsoft Editor

### Microsoft 365 Business Premium

$26.40

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(Monthly subscription—auto renews)[9](#footnote9)

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*   Advanced identity and access management for up to 300 users

*   Desktop, web, and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other apps

*   Custom business email

*   Chat, call, meet, and host webinars

*   1 TB of cloud storage per user

*   10+ additional apps (including Microsoft Loop, Clipchamp, Bookings, Planner, and Forms)

*   Enterprise-grade device, cyberthreat, and endpoint protection

*   Word

*   Excel

*   PowerPoint

*   OneNote

*   Loop

*   Clipchamp

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*   Exchange

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More information

Using your mobile device, go to aka.ms/outlookmobiledownload to get the Outlook mobile app.

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Create impressive documents and improve your writing with built-in intelligent features. 

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Excel

Simplify complex data and create compelling spreadsheets with formatting, sparklines, and tables.

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PowerPoint

Create well-designed, impactful presentations using intelligent design tools and features.

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Microsoft Defender 

Enjoy personal device and data protection with one easy-to-use app.

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OneDrive 

Save, access, edit, and share files and photos wherever you are.

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Microsoft Teams 

Bring everyone together in one place to meet, chat, call, and collaborate.

[Learn more about Teams](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software)

Microsoft Editor

Write more clearly and concisely, anywhere you write.

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Clipchamp

Create and edit beautiful videos quickly and easily.

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Microsoft Designer

Create designs and edit photos in seconds with the power of AI.

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Copilot in Outlook

See how Copilot in Outlook does email and time management

[Learn more](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2260452&clcid=0x409&culture=en-us&country=us)

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Task management

You can use Outlook for more than just sending emails. Learn how to use Outlook to help with task management.

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Outlook settings

Here are six unexpected email settings you’re overlooking that can help boost productivity.

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Outlook for Mac

The redesigned Outlook for Mac is fast, beautiful, and now free for personal use.

[Learn more](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/outlook/outlook-for-mac?ocid=cmmcir7ifl1)

Outlook Lite (Android)

For low-resource phones or networks, get Outlook essentials in a fast app with a small download size.

[Try Outlook Lite](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2267707&clcid=0x409&culture=en-us&country=us)

Calendaring

10 hacks to get more out of your family calendar.

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Stay up to date with Outlook news on Tech Community

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Email accounts

How to create an Outlook email account

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Copilot in Outlook

See how Copilot in Outlook does email and time management

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Task management

You can use Outlook for more than just sending emails. Learn how to use Outlook to help with task management.

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Outlook settings

Here are six unexpected email settings you’re overlooking that can help boost productivity.

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You can use Outlook for more than just sending emails. Learn how to use Outlook to help with task management.

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Outlook settings

Here are six unexpected email settings you’re overlooking that can help boost productivity.

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    ### How do I create an Outlook.com account? 

    To create an Outlook.com account, you can click the “Create free account” button at the top of this site.

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    ### I have a Hotmail.com, Live.com, or MSN.com email account. Is that the same as Outlook?

    Yes! You can use these accounts across all Outlook apps with the benefits that come with free or paid plans, depending on which you have.

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    ### I don’t have an Outlook.com account. Can I still use Outlook apps?

    Yes! Outlook desktop apps on Windows and Mac and mobile apps on iOS and Android support most third-party accounts including Gmail, Yahoo!, iCloud, and more. You can access multiple personal accounts as well as your work or school accounts all in a single Outlook app. This will help put all your mail and calendars in one place. Toggling between accounts is simple with a few clicks of a button, without leaving the app.

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    ### How does mailbox storage / Microsoft storage work for Outlook?

    For details on Outlook mailbox storage and Microsoft storage, please see this [support article](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2260558).

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    ### Why do I see ads in my Outlook inbox?

    If you have a paid account, you do not receive ads. This includes customers using Outlook with a Microsoft 365 account provided by their company, school, or organization. It also includes those who have a Microsoft 365 Basic, Personal, or Family subscription.    

    If you use a free email service such as Outlook.com, Hotmail, or Gmail without a Microsoft 365 subscription, you’ll see ads in your inbox clearly marked with an ad label to distinguish them from other emails. If you prefer not to see ads, you may [purchase a Microsoft 365 subscription](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/outlook/outlook-email-plan) to remove any advertising served by Microsoft. Experiences for Microsoft 365 for Business and education subscribers may vary by plan.

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    ### What do I get for Outlook with a Microsoft 365 subscription?

    Customers who have a Microsoft 365 Basic, Personal, or Family plan get an ad-free inbox, 100 GB of Outlook mailbox storage, and advanced security features[2](#footnote2). They also receive data encryption in their mailbox and for the emails they send; automatic protection from suspicious links in emails; scans for viruses and malware; and removal of dangerous attachments.  

    With a Personal or Family plan, you can additionally enjoy Copilot[4](#footnote4) in Word, Excel,[6](#footnote6) PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook, as well as premium Microsoft Editor functionality and [advanced email management features](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/outlook/outlook-email-plan) like search folders, quick steps and conditional formatting. Personal and Family plans also offer offline and desktop access to Microsoft 365 apps such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, plus up to 6 TB secure cloud storage (1 TB per person) which covers OneDrive files and photos as well as Outlook email attachments.  

    Copilot in Outlook currently works with outlook.com, hotmail.com, live.com, and msn.com email addresses.

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    ### If I have a personal Office (one-time) license, will I be able to access desktop apps and have an ad-free Outlook experience?

    You’ll be asked to activate your Office license, which will enable access to all the productivity apps that come with your license, including ad-free classic Outlook for Windows (Win32) or Outlook for Mac.

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Outlook.com replaced Hotmail years ago, but your Hotmail account will continue to work across Outlook apps.

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    App availability varies by device/language. Features vary by platform. Minimum age limits may apply to use of AI features. [Details](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2280902).

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    Features apply to customers who have an @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, @live.com, or @msn.com account. Copilot features are available in Outlook.com, Outlook built into Windows, Outlook on Mac, and iOS and Android apps.

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    Available with a Microsoft 365 subscription.

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    AI features only available to subscription owner and cannot be shared; usage limits apply. [Learn more](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2280151).

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    Mailbox storage includes Outlook.com email, attachments, calendar items, and contacts. Click [here](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2260558) for more information.

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    Copilot in Excel requires AutoSave to be enabled, meaning the file must be saved to OneDrive; it doesn't function with unsaved files. 

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    Identity theft monitoring is only available in the United States and US territories.

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    After your one-month free trial, you will be charged the applicable subscription fee. A credit card is required. Cancel any time to stop future charges.

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    Once your paid subscription begins, cancelation policies vary based on your status as a new customer, product, and domain selections on Microsoft. [Learn more](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2202289). Cancel your Microsoft 365 subscription any time by going to the Microsoft 365 admin center. When a subscription is canceled, all associated data will be deleted. [Learn more about data retention, deletion, and destruction in Microsoft 365](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2187524).

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