check before: 2026-08-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Links:
Details:
Combo boxes and list boxes now support LinkMasterFields/LinkChildFields properties, enabling cascading dropdowns (e.g., Country filters City) without writing VBA code.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-05-06
updated:
2026-05-06
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
If the new cascading combo and list boxes are implemented without proper preparation, users may experience confusion and frustration due to unexpected changes in the interface and functionality, leading to decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-october-2023/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-access-blog/access-cascading-combo-and-list-boxes/ba-p/123456
Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of new features without adequate training or documentation may lead to an increase in support tickets as users struggle to adapt to the changes, impacting the IT support team's workload.
- roles: IT Support, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-october-2023/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-access-blog/access-cascading-combo-and-list-boxes/ba-p/123456
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