Tech Tip: Microsoft adds suggested replies to the Outlook Android app

By: Ryan Johnson

suggested reply screen shot - Outlook app

Gmail’s Smart Reply feature can be pretty handy for short responses, saving you a little bit of time and effort. The web version of Outlook has had a similar feature since last summer, called Suggested Replies, but it hasn’t officially been available in the Android app — until now.

If you head to the Account Info screen in the app (Settings > tap on your email address) you’ll see the “Suggested replies” toggle (it may already be turned on). This new feature will only show up for certain emails, though, presumably those that Outlook deems to be conversational rather automated.

If the response is selected, you’ll have the chance to edit your response before its sent.

Note: This feature is not currently available for iOS users