check before: 2025-05-01
Product:
Outlook
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
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Details:
We are adding more functionality to offline mode in the new Outlook for Windows. You will now be able to do basic search functions without internet connection or when the search service fails. #newoutlookforwindows
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-03-19
updated:
2025-05-28
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summary for non-techies**
The new Outlook for Windows offers enhanced offline search capabilities, allowing users to search through their emails without an internet connection, similar to having a digital assistant that helps find information even when offline.
Direct effects for Operations**
Limited Search Functionality
Users may experience frustration due to the inability to perform advanced search functions while offline, leading to inefficiencies in retrieving important emails.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/outlook-search-emails-while-offline-in-the-new-outlook-for-windows/
User Experience Degradation
If the offline search feature is not properly implemented, users may face delays or errors, negatively impacting their productivity and overall satisfaction with the application.
- roles: End Users, Product Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/outlook-search-emails-while-offline-in-the-new-outlook-for-windows/
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change history
Date | Property | old | new |
2025-05-28 | RM Status | In development | Rolling out |
2025-05-02 | RM Release | September CY2025 | May CY2025 |
2025-05-02 | RM Description | We are adding more functionality to offline mode in the new Outlook for Windows. You will now be able to do basic search functions without internet connection or when the search service fails. | We are adding more functionality to offline mode in the new Outlook for Windows. You will now be able to do basic search functions without internet connection or when the search service fails. #newoutlookforwindows |
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