477362 – Outlook: Open previous email with Email Auto-advance (archived)

Product:

Outlook

Platform:

iOS, US Instances, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC997576

Details:

This feature allows users to automatically open the message above the current one in the message list after performing actions like moving or deleting the current message. Users can turn this behavior on in the "Email Auto-advance" Mail setting.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-01-24

updated:
2025-03-19

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're reading a stack of papers on your desk. Each time you finish reading one, you either file it away or toss it in the trash. Now, instead of having to manually pick up the next paper from the stack, imagine if it automatically slid into place right in front of you, ready to be read. This is similar to what the Email Auto-advance feature in Outlook does.

When you're managing your emails, you often perform actions like moving or deleting messages. Traditionally, after you deal with an email, you would have to manually click on the next one to open it. With Email Auto-advance, once you move or delete an email, Outlook automatically opens the next email in your list. This can make your email management process smoother and more efficient, as it saves you the extra step of selecting the next message.

This feature can be turned on in the Mail settings under "Email Auto-advance." It's like setting up your desk so that the papers automatically move into position, keeping your workflow uninterrupted. This small change can help streamline your email management, especially if you handle a large volume of emails daily. It's currently available for Outlook users on various platforms, including iOS, and is in the process of being rolled out for general availability.