Summarize Unread Emails Into an Actionable Table
Automatically organize your unread Outlook messages into a scannable table.
Prompt Copilot to act as an email analyst to summarize unread messages into a structured table, highlighting key actions and senders.
The Scenario
You return from a meeting or lunch break to find 20+ new emails and need to quickly identify which ones require immediate attention without reading every single thread.
Before & after
Manually scanning through dozens of unread emails to identify action items often takes 20-30 minutes of deep focus.
Use Copilot to analyze your inbox and create a structured table of unread items. This takes about 1-2 minutes to process and review.
The Prompt
You are my email analyst. Review all unread emails in my outlook inbox and summarize each one in a structured table. Include columns for 'Sender', 'Subject', 'Key Action', and 'Urgency'.
Copilot can act as an 'email analyst' to parse your Outlook inbox based on specific timeframes or read status, providing a high-level overview without opening κάθε message.
Source
Microsoft 365 Copilot – Microsoft Adoption"Review all unread emails in my outlook inbox and summarize each on in a structured table."