
No action is required but you may want to update your documentation accordingly. Note: This feature will be on by default. This displays the application window in a focused view. As mentioned, Immersive Reader is currently available in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and. The entry point to adjust this setting/feature can be found by selecting View menu > Immersive Reader. How to Use Immersive Reader in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and OneNote Immersive Reader Availability. You can use it to read and compose messages and when enabled, it is on, until you turn it off. This update has fully rolled out to Office 365 Current Channel customers, and will move into the Semi-Annual and Annual channels later this year. When Immersive Reader is turned on, the Immersive Reader tab and ribbon are visible. Whether you use all of the features, or just the read aloud, Outlook Immersive Reader can help you be more productive on a daily basis. Note: This has already been rolled out to SAC Preview as of early March.

We expect this to rollout to Semi Annual Channel (SAC) to begin in mid-July and be completed by early August (previously late July). Use Read Aloud to hear emails read to you as each word is highlighted, or modify spacing, color and more for a comfortable and easy to process email experience. It allows you to adjust the text of an email to read in the way that works best for you. Immersive Reader in Outlook Desktop includes all capabilities available in Immersive Reader Microsoft Word. Updated August 1, 2022: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Immersive Reader/Learning Tools can be found in Office 365 subscription Word Online and desktop versions, Outlook Online and desktop.
