Does it work with Outlook's built-in AI features?

Yes! Echoo runs independently via macOS accessibility, so it works alongside Microsoft Copilot and any other Outlook features.

Can I use it in Outlook web?

Yes! Echoo works in Outlook for Mac (desktop) and when using Outlook in your browser.

AI Shortcuts for Outlook on Mac

Select text in Outlook, press a shortcut, and transform your emails with AI - professional rewrites in seconds.

How It Works

Install Echoo
Download Echoo for macOS. It works system-wide, including in Microsoft Outlook.
Open Outlook
Compose or reply to an email as usual in Outlook for Mac.
Select and transform
Highlight your draft text and press your Echoo shortcut (e.g., ⌥P for professional tone, ⌥J for casual tone).
Result appears
The AI-polished email text replaces your selection right inside Outlook.

Best Practices & Tips

Microsoft Outlook is the enterprise email standard, and Echoo adds AI writing assistance that works alongside Outlook without requiring a Microsoft Copilot subscription. For professionals who live in Outlook for email, calendar, and task management, Echoo shortcuts streamline the writing that fills most of their day.

Outlook users typically handle more formal, business-critical email than users of other clients. The Professional Tone command is calibrated for exactly this context, transforming quick drafts into polished business communications. But enterprise email often requires more nuance: diplomatic language for cross-department requests, authoritative tone for project updates, and empathetic phrasing for difficult conversations.

Create Outlook-specific commands for enterprise communication patterns. A "Status Update" command should structure a project update with clear sections for progress, blockers, and next steps. A "Meeting Request" command should draft a polished meeting invitation with clear purpose, agenda, and expected outcomes. A "Escalation Email" command should frame issues professionally with context, impact, and requested action.

For Outlook users who manage teams, create commands that improve management communication. A "Feedback Email" command should help structure constructive feedback with specific observations and actionable suggestions. A "Team Announcement" command should format news and updates clearly with key dates and action items highlighted. These templates save significant time while maintaining consistent quality.

Outlook for Mac supports both the desktop app and browser versions, and Echoo works identically in both. Whether you use the native Outlook app or access your Microsoft 365 account through a browser, the same shortcuts produce the same results. This consistency is valuable for users who switch between the two depending on their environment.

For enterprise environments where data sensitivity is paramount, Echoo's direct-to-provider architecture means email text goes from your Mac to your configured AI provider without passing through any intermediary. For maximum security, use Ollama with a local model so sensitive email content never leaves your device.

Pro Tips

Create an "Escalation Email" command that structures issues with clear context, business impact, and specific requested actions for effective cross-department communication.

Build a "Status Update" command that formats project updates with progress, blockers, and next steps sections for consistent and professional reporting.

Use Echoo alongside Outlook's Copilot features for complementary AI assistance: Copilot for email summaries and Echoo for on-demand writing transformation.