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Product:
Outlook
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Details:
With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to browse and read contacts within a .pst file. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-03-20
updated:
2025-03-20
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Direct effects for Operations**
Limited User Functionality
Users will only have read-only access to contacts in PST files, limiting their ability to edit or manage contacts effectively.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/outlook-blog/outlook-read-only-access-to-contacts-within-a-pst-file-in-new/ba-p/3701230
Increased User Frustration
Users may experience frustration due to the inability to modify contacts, leading to potential disruptions in workflow and communication.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/outlook-blog/outlook-read-only-access-to-contacts-within-a-pst-file-in-new/ba-p/3701230
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