502562 – Outlook: Calendar mini-month non-consecutive date selection updates

Product:

Outlook

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

You can now use Shift+Click or CTRL+Click to select non-consecutive dates in the calendar mini-month. This will allow you to easily view and take action on the dates you care about. #newoutlookforwindows

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-09-18

updated:
2026-01-22

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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 new method of selecting non-consecutive dates, leading to decreased productivity as they adapt to the change.
   - roles: End Users, Administrative Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/outlook-calendar-mini-month-non-consecutive-date-selection-updates/

Training and Support Needs
The change may necessitate additional training sessions or support resources to help users understand the new functionality, impacting IT support workload and user satisfaction.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/outlook-calendar-mini-month-non-consecutive-date-selection-updates/

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're organizing a series of meetings or events that don't happen one after the other. In the past, you might have had to jot down each date separately or remember them off the top of your head. This can be like trying to remember all the birthdays of your friends scattered throughout the year without a calendar to help you.

With the new update in Outlook's calendar feature, you can now select multiple dates that aren't right next to each other, just like you might select different items in a grocery store that are not on the same shelf. By using the Shift+Click or CTRL+Click functions, you can highlight these non-consecutive dates on the mini-month view of your calendar. This is similar to using a highlighter to mark important sections in a book that aren't on the same page.

This update makes it easier to see all the dates you're interested in at once, without flipping back and forth between different weeks or months. It allows you to take action on these dates, such as scheduling meetings or setting reminders, all in one go. This is akin to having a sticky note on your desk with all your important dates listed, so you don't miss any of them.

Overall, this feature simplifies the process of managing your schedule, much like how a well-organized filing system helps you find documents quickly without having to sift through piles of paper.