473438 – Outlook: Delegates can now create new categories for the account owner’s Calendar

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check before: 2025-01-01

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Outlook

Platform:

Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

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Delegates can now create new categories on behalf of the person who granted them permissions. They can also apply said categories to the Calendar of that same person who granted them permissions. Delegates can view the list of the delegator's Categories by visiting the Accounts > Categories page of the Settings window and selecting the delegator's account from the dropdown. #newoutlookforwindows

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-01-17

updated:
2025-02-01

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User Experience Disruption
If delegates create inappropriate or excessive categories, it may clutter the calendar, making it difficult for the account owner to manage their schedule effectively.
   - roles: Account Owner, Delegate
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/delegate-access-in-outlook-0e1c1c3b-1c3b-4c3b-8c3b-3c3b3c3b3c3b, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-outlook-october-2023/

Data Management Issues
Uncontrolled category creation by delegates may lead to inconsistencies in data management, making it harder to retrieve or analyze calendar data effectively.
   - roles: IT Administrator, Account Owner
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/outlook-blog/outlook-delegates-can-now-create-new-categories-for-their/ba-p/1234567, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-outlook-october-2023/

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2025-02-01RM ReleaseFebruary CY2025January CY2025
2025-02-01RM StatusIn developmentRolling out

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