check before: 2024-11-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web, Outlook
Platform:
Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Outlook will soon allow users to automatically view automapped calendars when switching from classic to new Outlook for Windows. The rollout starts in January 2025, with full availability by March 2025. This feature is enabled by default and requires no admin action prior to rollout.
Details:
Updated December 5, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon: Users will be able to automatically see their automapped calendars when toggling from classic Microsoft Outlook to new Outlook for Windows. This message applies to classic Outlook for Windows desktop and new Outlook for Windows desktop.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 415168.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early January 2025 (previously late November) and expect to complete by early February (previously early December)
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously early December) and expect to complete by early March 2025 (previously early January)
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General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2024-10-08
updated:
2024-12-06
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summary for non-techies**
Starting in January 2025, Microsoft Outlook will automatically display automapped calendars when users switch to the new Outlook for Windows, with a staged rollout beginning in early January and reaching global availability by March 2025.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration when they suddenly see automapped calendars without prior notice, leading to potential mismanagement of their schedules.
- roles: End Users, Administrative Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/outlook/troubleshoot/profiles-and-accounts/remove-automapping-for-shared-mailbox" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/outlook/troubleshoot/profiles-and-accounts/remove-automapping-for-shared-mailbox, https://support.microsoft.com/office/open-and-use-a-shared-mailbox-in-outlook-d94a8e9e-21f1-4240-808b-de9c9c088afd#:~:text=Use%20the%20shared%20calendar%20from%20the%20shared%20mailbox
Increased Support Requests
The automatic display of automapped calendars may lead to an increase in support requests from users who are unfamiliar with the new feature, impacting IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=415168, https://learn.microsoft.com/outlook/troubleshoot/profiles-and-accounts/remove-automapping-for-shared-mailbox" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/outlook/troubleshoot/profiles-and-accounts/remove-automapping-for-shared-mailbox
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-12-06 | MC Messages | Coming soon: Users will be able to automatically see their automapped calendars when toggling from classic Microsoft Outlook to new Outlook for Windows. This message applies to classic Outlook for Windows desktop and new Outlook for Windows desktop.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 415168. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late November 2024 and expect to complete by early December 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early December 2024 and expect to complete by early January 2025. | Updated December 5, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon: Users will be able to automatically see their automapped calendars when toggling from classic Microsoft Outlook to new Outlook for Windows. This message applies to classic Outlook for Windows desktop and new Outlook for Windows desktop. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 415168. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early January 2025 (previously late November) and expect to complete by early February (previously early December) General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously early December) and expect to complete by early March 2025 (previously early January) |
| 2024-12-06 | MC Title | Microsoft Outlook: Automatically display automapped calendars | (Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Automatically display automapped calendars |
| 2024-12-06 | MC Last Updated | 10/08/2024 01:09:03 | 2024-12-06T02:12:23Z |
| 2024-12-06 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2024-12-06 | MC Summary | Outlook will soon enable automatic display of automapped calendars when switching from classic to new Outlook for Windows. Rollout starts late November 2024, completing by early January 2025. No admin action needed; users should be informed. Feature is on by default. | Microsoft Outlook will soon allow users to automatically view automapped calendars when switching from classic to new Outlook for Windows. The rollout starts in January 2025, with full availability by March 2025. This feature is enabled by default and requires no admin action prior to rollout. |
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