416450 – Outlook: Categorize single items in conversation view in new Outlook for Windows and Web (archived)

Product:

Outlook, Windows

Platform:

US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC997580
MC920306

Details:

This functionality will allow users to categorize individual emails within the conversation view, enhancing organization and tracking. #newoutlookforwindows

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2024-09-13

updated:
2025-02-20

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explanation for non-techies**

In the world of technology, updates and changes are constant. One of the latest updates to Outlook, both for Windows and the web, introduces a new feature that allows users to categorize individual emails within the conversation view. This enhancement aims to improve organization and tracking of emails, making it easier for users to manage their inboxes.

Imagine your email inbox as a filing cabinet. Previously, when you received a string of related emails (a conversation), it was like having a folder with multiple documents inside. You could only label or categorize the entire folder, not the individual documents within it. This could make it difficult to find specific emails or keep track of important messages within a larger conversation.

With the new Outlook update, you can now categorize each email within a conversation separately. Think of it as being able to put different colored sticky notes on each document within the folder. This way, you can quickly identify and prioritize individual emails based on their importance or subject matter, even if they are part of a larger thread.

For example, if you are working on a project and have a long email thread with your team, you might want to categorize certain emails as "Urgent," "To Do," or "Reference." This new feature allows you to do just that, making it easier to manage your tasks and ensure that nothing important gets overlooked.

This change is currently in development and will be available worldwide for users with standard multi-tenant Outlook accounts. Once implemented, it will be accessible on both desktop and web versions of Outlook, providing a consistent experience across different platforms.

In summary, the ability to categorize individual emails within a conversation view in Outlook is like having the ability to place different colored sticky notes on each document within a folder. It enhances organization and tracking, making it easier to manage your inbox and stay on top of important communications.