check before: 2024-09-15
Product:
OneDrive, Windows
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Colored folders introduced on OneDrive web mid-2023 will be available in Windows File Explorer for OneDrive folders starting mid-September 2024. Users can view and manage folder colors directly in File Explorer. The feature will be on by default with no admin action required.
Details:
In mid-2023, we introduced colored folders for Microsoft OneDrive on the web as a way to personalize and customize folders. With this rollout, we will bring that functionality to the OneDrive folder in the Microsoft Windows File Explorer.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 410218.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-08-31
updated:
2024-08-31
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is rolling out a new OneDrive feature that allows users to see and manage colored folders directly in Windows File Explorer, starting mid-September 2024 and fully available by early October 2024.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Interface Changes
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden introduction of colored folders, which they may not be familiar with, leading to potential mismanagement of files.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=410218
Training and Documentation
Lack of prior notification may result in insufficient training or updated documentation for users, causing difficulties in utilizing the new feature effectively.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=410218
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