check before: 2024-11-01
Product:
Outlook
Platform:
US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Cancelled
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Details:
Adding four new themes to Outlook for Windows and the Outlook Web App. These themes will bring more personalization and expressiveness to your email client. We are cancelling this feature because we attached it to the existing roadmap item: 126221
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-10-01
updated:
2024-12-04
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Interface Changes
The cancellation of new themes may lead to user dissatisfaction due to lack of personalization options, potentially affecting user engagement and productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-outlook-october-2023/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/outlook-blog/outlook-new-modern-themes/ba-p/123456
User Experience Consistency
Without the new themes, users may experience inconsistency in visual appeal compared to other email clients that offer more customization, leading to frustration.
- roles: End Users, UX Designers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-outlook-october-2023/, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-outlook-new-themes-cancelled/
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explanation for non-techies**
Outlook is making some changes to how it looks and feels, similar to how you might redecorate a room in your house to make it more personal and comfortable. Originally, there was a plan to introduce four new themes to Outlook for Windows and the Outlook Web App. These themes were intended to give users more options to personalize their email experience, much like choosing different wallpapers or paint colors for your home office.
However, this plan has been adjusted. Instead of rolling out these new themes separately, Outlook is now focusing on a feature that allows users to add a background image to the reading pane. Think of this like adding a mural or a picture to a wall that you see every day, making the space feel more like your own. This feature will be available in both the Outlook Web App and the new Outlook for Windows.
For those using Outlook in a business setting, this feature will be turned off by default. It's like having the option to decorate your office, but needing to check with your office manager first. If you want to add a background image, you can easily do so by navigating to the settings in Outlook, under the Appearance section. This change aims to provide a more personalized experience without overwhelming users with too many new options at once.
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-12-04 | RM Description | Adding four new themes to Outlook for Windows and the Outlook Web App. These themes will bring more personalization and expressiveness to your email client. | Adding four new themes to Outlook for Windows and the Outlook Web App. These themes will bring more personalization and expressiveness to your email client. We are cancelling this feature because we attached it to the existing roadmap item: 126221 |
| 2024-12-04 | RM Status | In development | Cancelled |
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