check before: 2024-12-01
Product:
Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web, Outlook, Windows
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Feature update, User impact
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Details:
Coming soon to new Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop and Microsoft Outlook for the web: A None color category that users can apply to Mail and Calendar items. This update provides parity with classic Outlook and more flexibility and customization for users to categorize their emails and calendar events. By selecting the None option, users can choose to have items without a designated color, allowing for cleaner organization and more control over which items stand out visually.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469035.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We began rolling out late December 2024 and expect to complete by late February 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 and expect to complete by late March 2025.
General Availability (GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025.
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Created:
2025-02-12
updated:
2025-02-12
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User Experience with Email Organization
The introduction of the 'None' color category may lead to confusion among users who are accustomed to visual categorization. Without designated colors, users may struggle to quickly identify important emails, potentially impacting productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-and-assign-color-categories-in-outlook-a1fde97e-15e1-4179-a1a0-8a91ef89b8dc, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469035
Calendar Event Visibility
Calendar items retaining the default category color may lead to inconsistency in visual cues for users who rely on color coding for scheduling. This could result in missed appointments or scheduling conflicts.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-and-assign-color-categories-in-outlook-a1fde97e-15e1-4179-a1a0-8a91ef89b8dc, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469035
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