check before: 2025-05-15
Product:
Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web, Outlook, Windows
Platform:
Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Feature update, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
New Microsoft Outlook for Windows will support category shortcuts, allowing users to quickly categorize emails using predefined shortcuts. Rollout starts mid-May 2025 for Targeted Release and mid-June 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required; users can manage shortcuts in Outlook Settings.
Details:
Coming soon for new Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop: Users will be able to quickly categorize their emails using predefined shortcuts, enhancing productivity and streamlining their email organization process.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 483507.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-June 2025 and expect to complete by mid-July 2025.
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2025-04-18
updated:
2025-04-18
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or disruption in their workflow if they are not informed about the new category shortcuts feature, leading to potential inefficiencies in email management.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-categories-in-outlook-87f27f03-4d9f-48dd-9623-2702692a4480, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=483507
Increased Support Requests
Without prior notification, users may encounter issues or have questions regarding the new shortcuts, resulting in an increase in support requests and potential backlog for IT support.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Personnel
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-categories-in-outlook-87f27f03-4d9f-48dd-9623-2702692a4480, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=483507
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