418127 – Outlook: New work location sharing options (archived)

Product:

Exchange, Outlook, Teams

Platform:

Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC901825

Details:

This updates the work location sharing options to include the option of not sharing any location information to other users in the organization. The three supported location sharing options will now be "No location shared," "Only general location shared (Office or Remote)," and "Detailed location shared (Building or desk location information)." The location sharing option will be respected when showing a user's location information coming from Work Hours and Location across Outlook, Places, and Teams experiences. #newoutlookforwindows

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-09-28

updated:
2024-11-07

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft is rolling out new work location sharing options in Outlook, which will give users more control over how they share their location information with others in the organization. Imagine you have three different ways to share your whereabouts, similar to how you might share your home address with friends or family.

First, there's the option to share "No location." This is like telling someone, "I prefer not to share my address." It keeps your location completely private, and no one in the organization will see where you are working from.

The second option is to share "Only general location," which is akin to saying, "I live in the city, but I won't tell you my exact street." In this case, you can indicate whether you're working from the office or remotely, but no specific details about your exact location will be shared.

Lastly, there's the "Detailed location" option. This is like giving someone your full address, including the building and desk number. It provides the most detailed information about your work location, making it easy for colleagues to find you if needed.

These location sharing preferences will be respected across various Microsoft tools like Outlook, Places, and Teams. So, whether you're scheduling a meeting or collaborating on a project, your chosen level of location sharing will be consistently applied.

In summary, these new options allow you to decide how much or how little you want to share about your work location, giving you the flexibility to maintain your privacy or be more accessible to your colleagues, depending on your needs.