Automate Inbox Triage with Structured Email Summaries
Use Copilot as an analyst to triage your inbox instantly.
Instruct Copilot to act as an email analyst to summarize unread messages into a structured table for quick triage.
The Scenario
You return from a meeting or a long weekend to find dozens of unread emails. You need a fast way to triage which ones require immediate attention without reading every line.
Before & after
A user manually opens every unread email, jotting down notes and action items, which typically takes 30–45 minutes for a full inbox.
Copilot scans your inbox and generates a structured summary table in 2–3 minutes, highlighting key actions.
The Prompt
You are my email analyst. Review all unread emails in my Outlook inbox and summarize each one in a structured table. Include the sender, a 1-sentence summary, and the priority level.
By treating Copilot as an 'email analyst,' you can move beyond simple reading to structured data organization, allowing you to see patterns or urgent requests that might be buried across multiple threads.
Source
Microsoft 365 Copilot – Microsoft Adoption"Review all unread emails in my outlook inbox and summarize each on in a structured table."