MC1068276 – (Updated) Create, Delete, Rename, and Move Folders in Outlook for iOS and Android

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check before: 2025-05-15

Product:

Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook

Platform:

Android, iOS, mobile, Online, US Instances, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

New feature, Updated message, User impact

Links:

489831

Details:

Summary:
Outlook for iOS and Android will soon allow users to create, delete, rename, and move folders more easily. The rollout begins in early June 2025 and completes by late July 2025. Users can manage folders by tapping the Edit icon in the sidebar. No admin action is required.

Details:
Updated May 20, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Outlook on iOS and Android you will now be able to more easily create, delete, rename, and move folders on the mobile app. From your inbox, tap the Edit icon in the sidebar. Tap on any folder to create a subfolder, or rename, move, and delete that folder. You can also rearrange and nest your folders by dragging and dropping them.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 489831
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out on early June 2025 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by late July 2025 (previously late June).

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General Availability

Created:
2025-05-06

updated:
2025-05-21

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summary for non-techies**

Outlook for iOS and Android will receive an update between June and July 2025, allowing users to create, delete, rename, and move email folders directly from the app, enhancing mobile email management with features like drag-and-drop and nesting folders.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the new folder management features, leading to potential mismanagement of important emails and folders.
   - roles: End Users, Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=489831

Increased Support Requests
The introduction of new features without prior training or documentation updates may lead to an increase in support requests as users seek assistance with the new functionalities.
   - roles: Support Staff, IT Administrators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=489831

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2025-05-21MC MessageTagNamesNew feature, User impactUpdated message, New feature, User impact
2025-05-21MC SummaryOutlook for iOS and Android will allow users to create, delete, rename, and move folders more easily starting mid-May 2025. Users can manage folders by tapping the Edit icon in the sidebar. This update will be available worldwide, including GCC, GCC High, and DoD. No admin action is required.Outlook for iOS and Android will soon allow users to create, delete, rename, and move folders more easily. The rollout begins in early June 2025 and completes by late July 2025. Users can manage folders by tapping the Edit icon in the sidebar. No admin action is required.
2025-05-21MC Last Updated05/06/2025 01:23:202025-05-20T22:25:56Z
2025-05-21MC MessagesIn Outlook on iOS and Android you will now be able to more easily create, delete, rename, and move folders on the mobile app. From your inbox, tap the Edit icon in the sidebar. Tap on any folder to create a subfolder, or rename, move, and delete that folder. You can also rearrange and nest your folders by dragging and dropping them.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 489831
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out on mid-May 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025.
Updated May 20, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Outlook on iOS and Android you will now be able to more easily create, delete, rename, and move folders on the mobile app. From your inbox, tap the Edit icon in the sidebar. Tap on any folder to create a subfolder, or rename, move, and delete that folder. You can also rearrange and nest your folders by dragging and dropping them.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 489831
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out on early June 2025 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by late July 2025 (previously late June).
2025-05-21MC TitleCreate, Delete, Rename, and Move Folders in Outlook for iOS and Android(Updated) Create, Delete, Rename, and Move Folders in Outlook for iOS and Android
2025-05-21MC End Time08/04/2025 09:00:002025-09-08T09:00:00Z

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