495468 – Outlook: Show teammates’ calendars in the left navigation pane

Product:

Outlook

Platform:

US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

Users can now see their teammates' calendars (including peers, direct reports, and managers) automatically displayed in the left navigation pane of the new outlook. #newoutlookforwindows

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-06-05

updated:
2025-09-11

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden visibility of teammates' calendars, leading to potential privacy concerns and misinterpretation of availability.
   - roles: End Users, Team Managers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-outlook-october-2023/

Increased Cognitive Load
The addition of multiple calendars in the navigation pane may overwhelm users, making it harder to focus on their own schedule and tasks, potentially reducing productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Project Coordinators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-outlook-october-2023/

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explanation for non-techies**

In the latest update to Outlook, users will notice a new feature that makes it easier to keep track of their teammates' schedules. Imagine you're organizing a group project and need to coordinate a meeting time. Previously, you might have had to open each person's calendar separately to find a suitable slot. Now, with this update, you can see your teammates' calendars right in the left navigation pane of Outlook. It's like having a shared calendar pinned to your office wall, where you can quickly glance to see who is available and when.

This feature automatically displays the calendars of your peers, direct reports, and managers, making it simpler to plan meetings or check availability without extra steps. Think of it as having a virtual assistant who keeps track of everyone's schedule for you, saving you time and effort. This change aims to streamline your workflow, much like how a well-organized filing system helps you find documents quickly without having to sift through piles of paperwork.

Overall, this update is designed to enhance collaboration and efficiency, ensuring that scheduling and coordination become less of a hassle and more of a seamless part of your daily routine.