check before: 2025-03-15
Product:
Exchange, Outlook
Platform:
Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Users will soon be able to bulk import .eml files in the new Microsoft Outlook for Windows, starting mid-March 2025. This feature will be enabled by default and simplifies the process of importing multiple email files. No admin action is required before the rollout.
Details:
Soon, users will be able to bulk import .eml files in the new Microsoft Outlook for Windows. This feature will streamline the process of importing multiple email files, enhancing user productivity.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-March 2025 and expect to complete by late March 2025.
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Created:
2025-03-12
updated:
2025-03-12
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or errors during the bulk import process if they are not adequately informed about the new feature, leading to potential data loss or import failures.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/bulk-import-eml-files-in-new-outlook-0ec85d73-fb14-41f6-8b8e-0e7647fa7db1
Increased Support Requests
The introduction of bulk import functionality without prior preparation may lead to an increase in support requests from users facing issues, impacting IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/bulk-import-eml-files-in-new-outlook-0ec85d73-fb14-41f6-8b8e-0e7647fa7db1
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