MC1059668 – (Update) Microsoft Teams: Meeting option suggestions in classic Microsoft Outlook for Windows

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check before: 2025-06-01

Product:

Microsoft 365 admin center, Outlook, Teams, Windows

Platform:

Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

New feature, Updated message, User impact

Links:

487858

Details:

Summary:
Starting mid-June 2025, the Teams Meeting add-in in classic Outlook for Windows will suggest meeting options to organizers via a new Setup pane, enabling easier scheduling with optimized settings. The rollout completes by mid-November 2025, requires no admin action, and the feature is enabled by default.

Details:
Updated October 28, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon: The Microsoft Teams Meeting add-in in classic Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop will suggest meeting options to meeting organizers based on meeting details, helping organizers easily schedule meetings with optimized settings from the scheduling form.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 487858.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-June 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025.
General Availability: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2025 and expect to complete by mid-November 2025 (previously late July).

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Standard Release, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-04-22

updated:
2025-10-28

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User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if the new Setup pane suggests meeting options that do not align with their preferences or organizational policies, leading to potential scheduling errors.
   - roles: Meeting Organizers, End Users
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/manage-addins-in-the-admin-center?view=o365-worldwide, https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-add-ins-in-outlook-1ee261f9-49bf-4ba6-b3e2-2ba7bcab64c8#bkmk_classic_installstore

Increased Support Requests
The introduction of the new feature without prior user training may lead to an increase in support requests as users seek assistance with the new scheduling process and features.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, Meeting Organizers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/troubleshoot/meetings/resolve-teams-meeting-add-in-issues, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=487858

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2025-10-28MC Last Updated06/13/2025 16:20:042025-10-28T19:41:20Z
2025-10-28MC MessagesUpdated June 13, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon: The Microsoft Teams Meeting add-in in classic Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop will suggest meeting options to meeting organizers based on meeting details, helping organizers easily schedule meetings with optimized settings from the scheduling form.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 487858.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-June 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025.
General Availability: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2025 and expect to complete by late July 2025.
Updated October 28, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon: The Microsoft Teams Meeting add-in in classic Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop will suggest meeting options to meeting organizers based on meeting details, helping organizers easily schedule meetings with optimized settings from the scheduling form.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 487858.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-June 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025.
General Availability: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2025 and expect to complete by mid-November 2025 (previously late July).
2025-10-28MC End Time09/19/2025 09:00:002025-12-11T08:00:00Z
2025-10-28MC SummaryUpdated timeline: The Microsoft Teams Meeting add-in for classic Outlook for Windows will suggest meeting options to organizers. Rollout starts mid-June 2025 for Targeted Release and mid-July 2025 for General Availability. No admin action required. Notify users and update documentation as needed. Refer to provided links for more information.Starting mid-June 2025, the Teams Meeting add-in in classic Outlook for Windows will suggest meeting options to organizers via a new Setup pane, enabling easier scheduling with optimized settings. The rollout completes by mid-November 2025, requires no admin action, and the feature is enabled by default.
2025-07-17MC Feature RingTargeted ReleaseStandard Release, Targeted Release
2025-06-21MC Feature RingTargeted Release
2025-06-21MC Feature StatusScheduledRolling out
2025-06-14MC MessagesUpdated June 6, 2025: Due to significant delays in the release train and the need to ensure adequate stabilization time, we are postponing the release of this feature to maintain quality and reliability. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon: The Microsoft Teams Meeting add-in in classic Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop will suggest meeting options to meeting organizers based on meeting details, helping organizers easily schedule meetings with optimized settings from the scheduling form.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 487858.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-July 2025 (previously early June) and expect to complete by late July 2025 (previously mid-June).
Updated June 13, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon: The Microsoft Teams Meeting add-in in classic Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop will suggest meeting options to meeting organizers based on meeting details, helping organizers easily schedule meetings with optimized settings from the scheduling form.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 487858.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-June 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025.
General Availability: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2025 and expect to complete by late July 2025.
2025-06-14MC Last Updated06/06/2025 17:19:412025-06-13T16:20:04Z
2025-06-14MC SummaryDue to delays, the release of the Microsoft Teams Meeting option suggestions in classic Outlook for Windows is postponed to mid-July 2025. This feature will help meeting organizers schedule meetings with optimized settings. No admin action is required, but users should be informed. Refer to the provided documentation for more details.Updated timeline: The Microsoft Teams Meeting add-in for classic Outlook for Windows will suggest meeting options to organizers. Rollout starts mid-June 2025 for Targeted Release and mid-July 2025 for General Availability. No admin action required. Notify users and update documentation as needed. Refer to provided links for more information.
2025-06-07MC prepareThis rollout will happen automatically by the specified dates with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to assess the impact on your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
Refer to documentation on how to manage, install, and troubleshoot the Teams COM add-in for Classic Outlook for Windows:
Manage add-ins in the admin center - Microsoft 365 admin | Microsoft Learn
Use add-ins in Outlook - Microsoft Support
Resolve issues with Teams Meeting add-in for classic Outlook - Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Learn
Before rollout, we will update this post with new documentation.
https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/manage-addins-in-the-admin-center?view=o365-worldwide
https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/troubleshoot/meetings/resolve-teams-meeting-add-in-issues
https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-add-ins-in-outlook-1ee261f9-49bf-4ba6-b3e2-2ba7bcab64c8#bkmk_classic_installstore
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=487858
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified dates with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to assess the impact on your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
Refer to documentation on how to manage, install, and troubleshoot the Teams COM add-in for Classic Outlook for Windows:
Manage add-ins in the admin center - Microsoft 365 admin | Microsoft Learn
Use add-ins in Outlook - Microsoft Support
Resolve issues with Teams Meeting add-in for classic Outlook - Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Learn
https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/manage-addins-in-the-admin-center?view=o365-worldwide
https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/troubleshoot/meetings/resolve-teams-meeting-add-in-issues
https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-add-ins-in-outlook-1ee261f9-49bf-4ba6-b3e2-2ba7bcab64c8#bkmk_classic_installstore
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=487858
2025-06-07MC MessageTagNamesNew feature, User impactUpdated message, New feature, User impact
2025-06-07MC SummaryThe Microsoft Teams Meeting add-in for classic Microsoft Outlook for Windows will soon suggest meeting options based on meeting details. This feature will roll out in June 2025 and will be available by default. No admin action is required, but organizations should notify users and update documentation.Due to delays, the release of the Microsoft Teams Meeting option suggestions in classic Outlook for Windows is postponed to mid-July 2025. This feature will help meeting organizers schedule meetings with optimized settings. No admin action is required, but users should be informed. Refer to the provided documentation for more details.
2025-06-07MC Last Updated04/22/2025 01:38:382025-06-06T17:19:41Z
2025-06-07MC MessagesComing soon: The Microsoft Teams Meeting add-in in classic Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop will suggest meeting options to meeting organizers based on meeting details, helping organizers easily schedule meetings with optimized settings from the scheduling form.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 487858.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025.
Updated June 6, 2025: Due to significant delays in the release train and the need to ensure adequate stabilization time, we are postponing the release of this feature to maintain quality and reliability. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon: The Microsoft Teams Meeting add-in in classic Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop will suggest meeting options to meeting organizers based on meeting details, helping organizers easily schedule meetings with optimized settings from the scheduling form.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 487858.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-July 2025 (previously early June) and expect to complete by late July 2025 (previously mid-June).
2025-06-07MC TitleMicrosoft Teams: Meeting option suggestions in classic Microsoft Outlook for Windows(Update) Microsoft Teams: Meeting option suggestions in classic Microsoft Outlook for Windows
2025-06-07MC How AffectAfter this rollout, meeting organizers that have the Teams add-in installed for classic Outlook for Windows desktop will be able to see Meeting option suggestions in the new Setup pane of the scheduling form when they schedule a Teams meeting. meeting organizers can open the Setup pane from the Teams Meeting add-in ribbon in the form, or the pane will automatically open when suggestions are available.
A meeting organizer can save or accept the suggestions and easily update Meeting options from the pane.
This feature will be available by default.
After this rollout, meeting organizers that have the Teams add-in installed for classic Outlook for Windows desktop will be able to see Meeting option suggestions in the new Setup pane of the scheduling form when they schedule a Teams meeting. meeting organizers can open the Setup pane from the Teams Meeting add-in ribbon in the form, or the pane will automatically open when suggestions are available.
A meeting organizer can save or accept the suggestions and easily update Meeting options from the pane.
If a user closes the 'Setup your Teams Meeting' pane during scheduling, then the pane will not auto-open again until the 'Setup' button in the Teams Meeting Add-In ribbon is clicked.


This feature will be available by default.
2025-04-24MC Feature StatusScheduled
2025-04-24MC Feature StatusScheduled-;

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