check before: 2024-12-01
Product:
Outlook
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Details:
Users will be able to automatically see their auto-mapped calendars when toggling from classic Outlook to the new. #newoutlookforwindows
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2024-09-05
updated:
2024-09-05
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden appearance of auto-mapped calendars, leading to potential mismanagement of schedules.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/01/10/whats-new-in-outlook-for-windows/
Integration Issues
Existing integrations with third-party applications may break or behave unexpectedly if they do not recognize the new auto-mapped calendar feature, causing workflow interruptions.
- roles: System Administrators, End Users
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/outlook-blog/what-s-new-in-outlook-for-windows/ba-p/123456
Configutation Options**
Disable Auto-Mapped Calendars
Prevent users from automatically displaying auto-mapped calendars in the new Outlook interface.
- technical instructions: Use PowerShell to set the 'AutoMapping' parameter to 'False' for the mailbox.
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/client-developer/exchange-web-services-api/automapping-in-exchange-web-services, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/exchange/mailboxes/set-mailbox?view=exchange-ps
Restrict Calendar Sharing Permissions
Limit the permissions users have to share their calendars, which can affect auto-mapping behavior.
- technical instructions: Modify the sharing policy using PowerShell to restrict calendar sharing settings.
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/exchange/sharing/set-sharingpolicy?view=exchange-ps, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/sharing/external-sharing-in-exchange-online
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