388915 – Outlook: Folder tags on items in Search Folders in the new Outlook for Windows and web (archived)

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check before: 2024-04-01

Product:

Outlook

Platform:

US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

Details:

Search Folders will now display a folder tag within the message list, indicating the folder to which each email belongs. This enhancement provides users with quick and easy access to contextual information, improving navigation and organization within their mailbox. #newoutlookforwindows

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-03-23

updated:
2024-05-08

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased demand for user support and training
- Users may require assistance in understanding the new folder tagging feature, leading to a potential spike in helpdesk tickets.
- Roles impacted: IT Support Staff, Helpdesk Technicians
- Potential integration issues with existing email management tools
- Third-party applications that interact with Outlook may not recognize or properly display the new folder tags, leading to inconsistencies in user experience.
- Roles impacted: IT Administrators, Application Support Teams

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Changes in email organization and retrieval processes
- Users may need to adjust their email management strategies, which could temporarily disrupt workflows and productivity.
- Roles impacted: End Users, Team Leaders, Project Managers
- Risk of increased system load during the transition period
- The introduction of new features may lead to higher resource consumption on mail servers, potentially affecting performance and response times.
- Roles impacted: IT Operations Managers, System Administrators

References:
- Microsoft Outlook Updates: [Microsoft 365 Blog](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/)
- User Experience Changes: [Microsoft Tech Community](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/)

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2024-05-08RM StatusRolling outLaunched
2024-04-02RM StatusIn developmentRolling out

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