483489 – Outlook: Calendar support for copying, cutting, and pasting events and appointments

Product:

Outlook

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

Links:

Details:

Customers can now copy, cut, and paste meetings and appointments on their calendar in the new Outlook using CTRL+C, CTRL+X, and CTRL+V keyboard shortcuts. #newoutlookforwindows

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-05-02

updated:
2025-10-17

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not aware of the new keyboard shortcuts for copying, cutting, and pasting events, leading to decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Administrative Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/outlook-calendar-support-for-copying-cutting-and-pasting-events-and-appointments/

Training and Adaptation Needs
The introduction of new features without prior training may require additional support and training sessions for users to adapt, impacting their workflow and efficiency.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/outlook-calendar-support-for-copying-cutting-and-pasting-events-and-appointments/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

In the latest update to Outlook, users can now easily manage their calendar events with familiar keyboard shortcuts: CTRL+C for copying, CTRL+X for cutting, and CTRL+V for pasting. Think of this like moving sticky notes on a physical calendar. Previously, if you wanted to move a meeting from one day to another, you might have had to manually re-enter all the details. Now, it's as simple as copying and pasting a note from one spot to another on your desk calendar.

This change is designed to make scheduling more efficient. Imagine you're planning a series of meetings and suddenly realize you need to shift everything by a week. Instead of creating each event from scratch, you can now quickly cut and paste them to the new dates, saving time and reducing the chance of errors. It's similar to rearranging a stack of papers on your desk: you pick them up from one pile and place them onto another without having to rewrite anything.

This feature is part of the new Outlook for Windows and is available to users worldwide. It's aimed at making calendar management as intuitive as organizing physical documents, allowing for a smoother and more flexible scheduling experience.