check before: 2025-03-31
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook, Windows
Platform:
Online, US Instances, World tenant
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Change type:
Feature update, User impact
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Summary:
"Automatically dismiss reminders for past events" will be enabled by default in the new Outlook for Windows. This change will start rolling out in March 2025 and complete by May 2025. Users can re-enable past-due event reminders in Settings. More information is available [here](https://support.microsoft.com/office/add-or-delete-notifications-or-reminders-in-outlook-7a992377-ca93-4ddd-a711-851ef3597925).
Details:
The existing Reminder feature in new Microsoft Outlook for Windows pops up over the user's email or calendar to let them know a scheduled event is about to start. We plan to enable the "Automatically dismiss reminders for past events" option for all users, which will stop reminders from popping up for events that have already passed.
You can re-enable your past-due event reminders by visiting Settings > General > Notifications > expanding the Calendar section > and deselecting Automatically dismiss reminders for past events.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late March 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late April 2025 and expect to complete by early May 2025.
General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025.
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Created:
2025-03-20
updated:
2025-03-20
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Impact from Default Setting Change
Users will not receive reminders for past events, which may lead to missed follow-ups or important tasks that were not completed, affecting productivity and time management.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/add-or-delete-notifications-or-reminders-in-outlook-7a992377-ca93-4ddd-a711-851ef3597925
Increased User Confusion and Frustration
Users may be confused by the sudden absence of reminders for past events, leading to frustration and potential decrease in user satisfaction with the Outlook application.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/add-or-delete-notifications-or-reminders-in-outlook-7a992377-ca93-4ddd-a711-851ef3597925
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