check before: 2025-04-01
Product:
Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web, Outlook
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Feature update, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
New Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web will move hover actions to the Sender/From column to save space and reduce mouse travel. This change will roll out in April 2025, with a one-time shortcut to set hover actions. No admin action is required.
Details:
In new Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web, the hover actions in the message list will be moved to the Sender/From column to be more space-efficient and minimize unnecessary mouse travel for users with their Reading Pane set to Hide or Bottom. The large width occupied by the DateTime Received column will thus be reduced. For all users, a one-time shortcut to change/set your hover actions will be provided. After the changes to the hover actions, the first action will be replaced by a quick button (gear button) to change/set your hover actions. After that button has been triggered once, it will disappear, and your hover action settings will kick in fully.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429868.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early April 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late April 2025 and expect to complete by late May 2025.
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Created:
2025-03-26
updated:
2025-03-26
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is updating Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web by relocating hover actions to the Sender/From column, reducing mouse movement and saving space, with a rollout planned for April 2025 that includes a one-time setup button for customizing hover actions.
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User Interface Changes
The hover actions will be moved to the Sender/From column, which may confuse users who are accustomed to the previous layout, leading to potential inefficiencies in their workflow.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429868
User Experience Disruption
The change in hover actions may disrupt the user experience for those who rely on the DateTime Received column for quick access to message information, potentially leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429868
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