check before: 2026-06-01
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Exchange, Outlook
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Android, iOS, mobile, Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
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Change type:
Feature update, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Outlook Mobile will visually highlight users' RSVP responses (Yes, Maybe, No) to meeting invites, improving clarity. This rollout begins early June 2026 and completes by end of June 2026, affecting all iOS and Android users worldwide, GCC, and GCC High tenants. No admin action needed; feature enabled by default.
Details:
Updated April 29, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're improving the RSVP experience in Outlook Mobile by visually highlighting the response a user has selected (Yes, Maybe, or No). This makes it easier for users to quickly see how they've responded to a meeting invitation.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High): Rollout begins in early June 2026 (previously late April) and is expected to complete by end of June 2026 (previously early June).
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Created:
2026-04-03
updated:
2026-04-30
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User Confusion
Users may initially be confused by the new visual highlighting of RSVP responses, leading to potential miscommunication regarding meeting attendance.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/outlook-blog/announcing-a-clearer-rsvp-selection-in-outlook-mobile/ba-p/123456
Increased Helpdesk Queries
The change may lead to an increase in helpdesk queries as users seek clarification on the new RSVP feature, impacting response times for other issues.
- roles: Helpdesk Staff, IT Support
- references: https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-manage-increased-helpdesk-queries-during-software-updates/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-04-30 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
| 2026-04-30 | MC Summary | Outlook Mobile will visually highlight users' RSVP responses (Yes, Maybe, No) to meeting invitations starting late April 2026, completing by early June 2026. This applies to all iOS and Android users worldwide, GCC, and GCC High tenants. The feature is enabled by default with no admin action needed. | Outlook Mobile will visually highlight users' RSVP responses (Yes, Maybe, No) to meeting invites, improving clarity. This rollout begins early June 2026 and completes by end of June 2026, affecting all iOS and Android users worldwide, GCC, and GCC High tenants. No admin action needed; feature enabled by default. |
| 2026-04-30 | MC Last Updated | 04/03/2026 07:13:27 | 2026-04-29T19:10:00Z |
| 2026-04-30 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We're improving the RSVP experience in Outlook Mobile by visually highlighting the response a user has selected (Yes, Maybe, or No). This makes it easier for users to quickly see how they've responded to a meeting invitation. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High): Rollout begins in late April 2026 and is expected to complete by early June 2026. | Updated April 29, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're improving the RSVP experience in Outlook Mobile by visually highlighting the response a user has selected (Yes, Maybe, or No). This makes it easier for users to quickly see how they've responded to a meeting invitation. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High): Rollout begins in early June 2026 (previously late April) and is expected to complete by end of June 2026 (previously early June). |
| 2026-04-30 | MC Title | Clearer RSVP selection in Outlook Mobile | (Updated) Clearer RSVP selection in Outlook Mobile |
| 2026-04-30 | MC End Time | 07/02/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-07-31T09:00:00Z |
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