check before: 2025-05-01
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:
New feature, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
New Microsoft Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web will soon allow users to type text to jump to specific messages in the message list. This feature will roll out from early May 2025 to mid-June 2025 and will be enabled by default. No admin action is required.
Details:
Coming soon for new Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop and Microsoft Outlook for the web: Users will be able to type text and jump to the next message in the message list. For example, when the message list is sorted by sender with From, users will be able to type "Philip" to jump to the first message where the sender is "Philip."
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 490058.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025.
General Availability (Gallatin): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025.
General Availability (US Sec, USNat): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-05-02
updated:
2025-05-02
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is introducing a new feature for Outlook on Windows and the web that allows users to quickly find specific messages by typing text, with the rollout beginning in early May 2025 and completing by mid-June 2025.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden introduction of a new feature that alters their interaction with the message list, potentially leading to decreased productivity as they adapt to the change.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490058
Training and Documentation Gaps
Without prior preparation, existing training materials and documentation may become outdated, leading to user errors and increased support requests as users struggle to understand the new functionality.
- roles: Training Coordinators, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490058
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