check before: 2024-07-20
Product:
Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web, Outlook
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
The new Microsoft Outlook update allows users to quickly navigate to folders using the Ctrl+Y shortcut and typing the folder name. This feature is rolling out from late July to mid-September 2024 and will be on by default. No admin action is required for the rollout.
Details:
Coming soon for new Microsoft Outlook for Windows and the web: When focused on the folder pane, users will be able to press Ctrl+Y and the first letter of the folder name to quickly navigate to a folder.
If a user enters the same letter multiple times, the selection will jump to the next matching folder.
Users can enter all or part of specific folder names. For example: Press Ctrl+Y and enter "dele" to jump to the "Deleted Items" folder.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 403108.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We began rolling out late July 2024 and expect to complete by late August 2024.
General Availability (GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-08-13
updated:
2024-08-13
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is rolling out a new feature in Outlook for Windows and the web that allows users to quickly navigate to folders using the Ctrl+Y shortcut, starting from late July to mid-September 2024.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Navigation Efficiency
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not aware of the new Ctrl+Y shortcut, leading to potential delays in accessing important folders. This could disrupt workflow and reduce productivity until users adapt to the change.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/keyboard-shortcuts-for-outlook-3cdeb221-7ae5-4c1d-8c1d-9e63216c1efd#PickTab=Classic_Outlook, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=403108
Documentation and Training Needs
The introduction of the new shortcut may necessitate updates to existing user documentation and training materials, which could lead to inconsistencies in user guidance if not addressed promptly.
- roles: Training Coordinators, Documentation Specialists
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/keyboard-shortcuts-for-outlook-3cdeb221-7ae5-4c1d-8c1d-9e63216c1efd#PickTab=Classic_Outlook, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=403108
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