check before: 2026-01-01
Product:
Outlook
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
Users can now apply basic conditional formatting rules to the calendar in new Outlook, allowing events and appointments to be color-coded based on sender, location, attendees, and more. #newoutlookforwindows
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-11-19
updated:
2025-11-19
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
If the new conditional formatting feature is implemented without proper user training, users may become confused by the new color-coding system, leading to misinterpretation of calendar events and appointments.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/outlook-calendar-conditional-formatting/
Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of new features without adequate preparation may lead to an increase in support tickets as users struggle to adapt to the changes, impacting IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Technicians
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/outlook-calendar-conditional-formatting/
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