check before: 2024-09-01
Product:
Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web, Outlook
Platform:
Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Feature update, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Outlook is updating to allow users to view and edit work hours and location in the My Day pane. Rollout for Targeted Release begins early October 2024, with General Availability starting early November 2024. This feature will be on by default, with no admin action required.
Details:
Updated September 25, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Outlook: Work hours and location information will be available in the My Day pane in Outlook. Users will be able to update their Work Hours and Location information from My Day and also see who is coming to Office. This message applies to new Outlook for Windows desktop and Outlook for the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412618.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early October 2024 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously late September).
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by early December 2024 (previously early October).
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2024-08-30
updated:
2024-09-26
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Outlook is introducing a feature in the My Day pane that allows users to view and edit their work hours and location directly, rolling out to select users in early October 2024 and available to everyone by early November 2024.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion
Users may be confused about the new location and work hours feature in the My Day pane, leading to incorrect information being displayed.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=412618
Increased Support Requests
The automatic rollout of the new feature without prior user training may lead to an increase in support requests as users seek assistance with the new functionality.
- roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=412618
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-09-26 | MC Messages | Updated September 19, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Outlook: Work hours and location information will be available in the My Day pane in Outlook. Users will be able to update their Work Hours and Location information from My Day and also see who is coming to Office. This message applies to new Outlook for Windows desktop and Outlook for the web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412618. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 (previously early September) and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously early September). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024. | Updated September 25, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Outlook: Work hours and location information will be available in the My Day pane in Outlook. Users will be able to update their Work Hours and Location information from My Day and also see who is coming to Office. This message applies to new Outlook for Windows desktop and Outlook for the web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412618. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early October 2024 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously late September). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by early December 2024 (previously early October). |
| 2024-09-26 | MC Last Updated | 09/20/2024 01:52:52 | 2024-09-26T00:49:10Z |
| 2024-09-26 | MC Summary | Outlook's My Day pane will soon allow users to view and update work hours and location, with rollout beginning mid-September and completing in early October 2024. This feature is on by default and requires no admin action prior to rollout. Users can currently update this information in Outlook settings. | Microsoft Outlook is updating to allow users to view and edit work hours and location in the My Day pane. Rollout for Targeted Release begins early October 2024, with General Availability starting early November 2024. This feature will be on by default, with no admin action required. |
| 2024-09-20 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
| 2024-09-20 | MC Summary | Outlook's My Day pane will soon allow users to view and update their work hours and location. This feature will be available on new Outlook for Windows and the web, starting with Targeted Release in September 2024 and General Availability in October 2024. It will be enabled by default. | Outlook's My Day pane will soon allow users to view and update work hours and location, with rollout beginning mid-September and completing in early October 2024. This feature is on by default and requires no admin action prior to rollout. Users can currently update this information in Outlook settings. |
| 2024-09-20 | MC Last Updated | 08/29/2024 23:58:06 | 2024-09-20T01:52:52Z |
| 2024-09-20 | MC Messages | Coming soon to Microsoft Outlook: Work hours and location information will be available in the My Day pane in Outlook. Users will be able to update their Work Hours and Location information from My Day and also see who is coming to Office. This message applies to new Outlook for Windows desktop and Outlook for the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412618. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 and expect to complete by early September 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024. | Updated September 19, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Outlook: Work hours and location information will be available in the My Day pane in Outlook. Users will be able to update their Work Hours and Location information from My Day and also see who is coming to Office. This message applies to new Outlook for Windows desktop and Outlook for the web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412618. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 (previously early September) and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously early September). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024. |
| 2024-09-20 | MC Title | Microsoft Outlook: Review and update work hours and location in the My Day pane | (Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Review and update work hours and location in the My Day pane |
| 2024-09-20 | MC End Time | 11/29/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-12-09T09:00:00Z |
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