486838 – Outlook: Grid keyboard navigation in calendar month view via arrow keys in new Outlook for Windows and Web

Product:

Outlook

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

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Details:

When focused on the calendar grid, you will be able to navigate the time slots on the calendar via left/right/up/down arrow keys in month view. #newoutlookforwindows

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
Targeted Release

Created:
2025-03-27

updated:
2025-09-23

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Impact
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not aware of the new keyboard navigation feature, leading to decreased productivity as they may struggle to navigate the calendar effectively.
   - roles: End Users, Administrative Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/outlook-grid-keyboard-navigation-in-calendar-month-view/

Technological Impact
If the new navigation feature is implemented without proper testing, it may lead to unexpected bugs or performance issues, causing the calendar to freeze or not respond to user inputs.
   - roles: IT Support, System Administrators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/outlook-grid-keyboard-navigation-in-calendar-month-view/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

The new Outlook for Windows and Web has introduced a feature that allows users to navigate the calendar grid more efficiently using the arrow keys. This change is similar to how you might use the arrow keys to move around a spreadsheet in Excel. Imagine you are looking at a calendar as a grid of boxes, each representing a day. With this update, you can use the left, right, up, and down arrow keys to move from one day to another, just like moving from one cell to another in a spreadsheet. This makes it easier to quickly check different dates without having to click each one individually with your mouse. It's a bit like using a remote control to flip through TV channels instead of getting up to change the channel manually. This feature aims to streamline the process of navigating through your calendar, making it more intuitive and efficient.