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Product:
Outlook, Windows
Platform:
Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Details:
The new Outlook for web and Windows now offers expanded Conditional Formatting options, allowing you to highlight emails based on size, read/unread status, presence of attachments, flag settings, categories, or importance. These enhanced rules make it easier to identify critical messages at a glance and visually organize your folders. #newoutlookforwindows
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-10-03
updated:
2025-11-17
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
If the new conditional formatting features are implemented without proper user training, users may struggle to adapt to the new interface and functionalities, leading to confusion and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/outlook-expanded-conditions-for-conditional-formatting/
Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of new features without adequate preparation may lead to an increase in support tickets as users encounter issues or have questions about the new functionalities, overwhelming the IT support team.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Technicians
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/outlook-expanded-conditions-for-conditional-formatting/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-11-17 | RM Release | November CY2025 | January CY2026 |
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