503111 – Outlook: New third-party enriched properties available for customizing profile cards

Product:

Outlook

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Links:

MC1158902

Details:

Customers can now customize their M365 profile cards by adding new properties such as Cost Center, Role, Employee Type, Employee ID and Division. These properties will show in the Contact Information section and can be ingested from external sources like HR systems, so that users' profiles are enriched with relevant information.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-09-11

updated:
2025-10-18

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Outlook is introducing a new feature that allows users to customize their profile cards with additional information. Think of a profile card like a business card you might hand out at a networking event. Traditionally, a business card includes your name, job title, and contact information. Now, imagine being able to add more details like your department, role, or employee ID to that card. This is what the new Outlook feature allows you to do with your digital profile.

These additional details, such as Cost Center, Role, Employee Type, Employee ID, and Division, can be added to the Contact Information section of your profile card. This is similar to adding extra sections to your business card to provide more context about your role and responsibilities within the company.

The information for these new properties can be pulled from external sources, like HR systems. Imagine if your business card could automatically update itself with the latest information from your company's records. This means that as your role or department changes, your profile card can reflect these updates without you having to manually change anything.

This feature is designed to make it easier for colleagues to understand each other's roles and responsibilities within the organization, much like how a detailed business card can provide a clearer picture of what someone does. It helps streamline communication and ensures everyone has access to up-to-date information about their coworkers.