502562 – Outlook: Calendar mini-month date selection updates

Product:

Outlook

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

Users can now perform the following actions on the mini-calendar in the #newoutlookforwindows, allowing them to view custom date selections on their calendar. Click and drag to select multiple weeks at a time. Using Shift+click or CTRLl+click will select non-consecutive dates. Moving months via the arrow icons in the mini-month will also update the main calendar surface.

Change Category:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-09-18

updated:
2025-09-26

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
If the new date selection feature is implemented without proper user training, users may struggle to adapt to the new functionality, leading to confusion and frustration when scheduling events.
   - roles: End Users, Administrative Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/outlook-calendar-mini-month-date-selection-updates/

Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of new features without preparation may lead to an increase in support requests as users encounter issues or misunderstandings about the new functionality, impacting IT support resources.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/outlook-calendar-mini-month-date-selection-updates/

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explanation for non-techies**

In the latest update to Outlook's calendar feature, users can now enjoy a more flexible way to manage their schedules with the mini-calendar. Think of this update like a digital version of flipping through a physical calendar, where you can quickly mark or highlight specific dates that are important to you.

Imagine you're planning a series of meetings or events that span over several weeks. With the new click-and-drag feature, it's like running your finger across a row of dates on a paper calendar to mark them all at once. This makes it easier to visualize and organize multiple weeks without having to select each week individually.

For those times when you need to select dates that aren't right next to each other, like choosing dates for a recurring meeting that skips certain weeks, the Shift+click or CTRL+click functions come in handy. It's similar to using a highlighter to mark non-consecutive pages in a book; you can pick and choose exactly which dates you want to focus on without disturbing the rest.

Additionally, moving through months using the arrow icons is akin to turning the pages of a calendar. As you navigate from one month to the next, the main calendar view updates to reflect your selections, giving you a seamless and intuitive way to plan ahead.

These updates aim to make managing your calendar as straightforward and efficient as possible, allowing you to focus on what's important without getting bogged down by cumbersome processes.