check before: 2025-12-01
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Exchange, Outlook
Platform:
mobile, Online, US Instances, World tenant
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Change type:
Feature update, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Outlook Mobile's compose toolbar will be customizable, allowing users to reorder actions for improved productivity. The feature rolls out globally from early December 2025 to January 2026, enabled by default for all users. No action is required, but updating helpdesk or documentation is recommended.
Details:
Updated December 4, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're updating the compose toolbar in Outlook Mobile to give users more control over their email experience. This change allows users to customize the order and placement of toolbar actions when composing an email, helping streamline workflows and improve productivity.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD): Rollout will begin in early December 2025 and is expected to complete by end of January 2026 (previously early December 2025).
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2025-11-06
updated:
2025-12-05
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User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden change in the toolbar layout, leading to decreased productivity as they adapt to the new interface without prior training or preparation.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/12/04/updated-compose-toolbar-and-actions-in-outlook-mobile/
Increased Helpdesk Inquiries
The introduction of a customizable toolbar may lead to an increase in helpdesk inquiries as users seek assistance with the new features, potentially overwhelming support resources.
- roles: Helpdesk Staff, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/12/04/updated-compose-toolbar-and-actions-in-outlook-mobile/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-12-05 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
| 2025-12-05 | MC Summary | Outlook Mobile's compose toolbar will be updated in December 2025, allowing all users to customize the order and placement of toolbar actions by default. No opt-in is needed, and no immediate action is required, though helpdesk notification or documentation updates are optional. No compliance issues identified. | Outlook Mobile's compose toolbar will be customizable, allowing users to reorder actions for improved productivity. The feature rolls out globally from early December 2025 to January 2026, enabled by default for all users. No action is required, but updating helpdesk or documentation is recommended. |
| 2025-12-05 | MC Last Updated | 11/06/2025 01:19:39 | 2025-12-04T22:32:20Z |
| 2025-12-05 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We're updating the compose toolbar in Outlook Mobile to give users more control over their email experience. This change allows users to customize the order and placement of toolbar actions when composing an email, helping streamline workflows and improve productivity. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD): Rollout will begin in early December 2025 and is expected to complete within the same timeframe. | Updated December 4, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're updating the compose toolbar in Outlook Mobile to give users more control over their email experience. This change allows users to customize the order and placement of toolbar actions when composing an email, helping streamline workflows and improve productivity. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD): Rollout will begin in early December 2025 and is expected to complete by end of January 2026 (previously early December 2025). |
| 2025-12-05 | MC Title | Updated compose toolbar and actions in Outlook Mobile | (Updated) Updated compose toolbar and actions in Outlook Mobile |
| 2025-12-05 | MC End Time | 01/02/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-03-02T09:00:00Z |
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