483507 – Outlook: Category Shortcuts in the New Outlook for Windows

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check before: 2025-06-01

Product:

Outlook

Platform:

Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

Easily organize your inbox with quick-access category shortcuts! The shortcuts you loved in classic Outlook for Windows will be available in the new Outlook for Windows, making it easier than ever to categorize emails. #newoutlookforwindows

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

Created:
2025-03-08

updated:
2025-03-08

Public Preview Start Date

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Degradation
Users may experience confusion and frustration due to the absence of familiar category shortcuts, leading to decreased productivity and increased time spent managing emails.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/outlook-category-shortcuts-in-the-new-outlook-for-windows/

Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of new features without proper training or documentation may lead to an increase in support requests as users struggle to adapt to the changes.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Technicians
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/outlook-category-shortcuts-in-the-new-outlook-for-windows/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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