check before: 2025-06-01
Product:
Outlook
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
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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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-03-27
updated:
2025-05-17
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summary for non-techies**
The new Outlook for Windows and Web now allows users to navigate the calendar grid using arrow keys, similar to navigating a spreadsheet in Excel, enhancing efficiency in checking different dates.
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/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-05-17 | RM Release | April CY2025 | June CY2025 |
| 2025-05-02 | RM Title | Outlook: Grid keyboard navigation in Month View via error keys in new Outlook for Windows and Web | Outlook: Grid keyboard navigation in calendar month view via arrow keys in new Outlook for Windows and Web |
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