check before: 2023-08-24
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook
Platform:
Android, iOS, mobile, US Instances, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message
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Details:
Summary:
Outlook Mobile will have a search bar at the top of the contact list for quicker and easier searching of contacts within the app. The feature will roll out mid-September 2023 for preview and mid-October 2023 for standard release, completing by November 2024. No added settings or training are needed for admins, and no preparation is required.
Details:
Updated August 22, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Users will now have access to a quicker and easier method to search their Outlook Mobile contact list within the app. We are adding a search bar at the top of a user's in app contact list that will allow users to type the name of a contact to easily find a contact. This search is limited only to the contacts within the Outlook Mobile app, and this feature does not search any device contacts that have not been synced with Outlook.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 135281
[When this will happen:]
Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2023.
Worldwide: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2023 and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late August).
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview
Created:
2023-08-10
updated:
2024-08-23
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Direct effects for Operations**
Search Functionality Disruption
If the new search bar is implemented without proper user communication, users may experience confusion or frustration due to changes in the interface, leading to decreased productivity as they adapt to the new feature.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=135281
Increased Support Requests
The introduction of the search bar may lead to an increase in support requests from users who are unfamiliar with the new feature, resulting in a temporary overload for IT support teams.
- roles: Support Staff, IT Operations
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=135281
Configutation Options**
Disable Local Contacts Search in Outlook Mobile
If you want to restrict the use of the new search feature in Outlook Mobile, you can disable the app for users or manage permissions through mobile device management (MDM).
- technical instructions: 1. Use your MDM solution to create a policy that restricts access to Outlook Mobile. 2. Deploy the policy to the targeted user group.
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/security-and-compliance/manage-mobile-devices?view=o365-worldwide" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/security-and-compliance/manage-mobile-devices?view=o365-worldwide, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/mobile-device-management/manage-mobile-device-management?view=o365-worldwide
Restrict Contact Syncing in Outlook Mobile
To limit the contacts available in Outlook Mobile, you can restrict the syncing of device contacts with Outlook. This will ensure that only selected contacts are available for search.
- technical instructions: 1. Go to the Microsoft 365 admin center. 2. Navigate to Users > Active users. 3. Select the user and click on 'Mail' settings. 4. Under 'Mobile devices', configure the settings to restrict contact syncing.
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/manage/manage-mobile-devices?view=o365-worldwide, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/security-and-compliance/manage-mobile-devices?view=o365-worldwide" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/security-and-compliance/manage-mobile-devices?view=o365-worldwide
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-08-23 | MC Last Updated | 03/20/2024 21:22:34 | 2024-08-22T23:32:08Z |
| 2024-08-23 | MC Messages | Updated March 20, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Users will now have access to a quicker and easier method to search their Outlook Mobile contact list within the app. We are adding a search bar at the top of a user's in app contact list that will allow users to type the name of a contact to easily find a contact. This search is limited only to the contacts within the Outlook Mobile app, and this feature does not search any device contacts that have not been synced with Outlook. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 135281 [When this will happen:] Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2023. Worldwide: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2023 and expect to complete by late August 2024 (previously late April). | Updated August 22, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Users will now have access to a quicker and easier method to search their Outlook Mobile contact list within the app. We are adding a search bar at the top of a user's in app contact list that will allow users to type the name of a contact to easily find a contact. This search is limited only to the contacts within the Outlook Mobile app, and this feature does not search any device contacts that have not been synced with Outlook. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 135281 [When this will happen:] Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2023. Worldwide: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2023 and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late August). |
| 2024-08-23 | MC End Time | 09/30/2024 10:00:00 | 2025-01-06T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-08-23 | MC Summary | Outlook Mobile will have a search bar at the top of the contact list for quicker and easier searching of contacts within the app. The feature will roll out mid-September 2023 for preview and mid-October 2023 for standard release, completing by late April 2024. No added settings or training are needed for admins, and no preparation is required. | Outlook Mobile will have a search bar at the top of the contact list for quicker and easier searching of contacts within the app. The feature will roll out mid-September 2023 for preview and mid-October 2023 for standard release, completing by November 2024. No added settings or training are needed for admins, and no preparation is required. |
| 2024-03-21 | MC Last Updated | 02/21/2024 22:35:13 | 2024-03-20T21:22:34Z |
| 2024-03-21 | MC Messages | Updated February 21, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Users will now have access to a quicker and easier method to search their Outlook Mobile contact list within the app. We are adding a search bar at the top of a user’s in app contact list that will allow users to type the name of a contact to easily find a contact. This search is limited only to the contacts within the Outlook Mobile app, and this feature does not search any device contacts that have not been synced with Outlook. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 135281 [When this will happen:] Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2023. Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2023 and expect to complete by late April 2024 (previously mid-February). | Updated March 20, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Users will now have access to a quicker and easier method to search their Outlook Mobile contact list within the app. We are adding a search bar at the top of a user’s in app contact list that will allow users to type the name of a contact to easily find a contact. This search is limited only to the contacts within the Outlook Mobile app, and this feature does not search any device contacts that have not been synced with Outlook. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 135281 [When this will happen:] Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2023. Worldwide: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2023 and expect to complete by late August 2024 (previously late April). |
| 2024-03-21 | MC End Time | 06/03/2024 10:00:00 | 2024-09-30T10:00:00Z |
| 2024-02-22 | MC Last Updated | 12/14/2023 05:51:54 | 2024-02-21T22:35:13Z |
| 2024-02-22 | MC Messages | Updated December 13, 2023: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Users will now have access to a quicker and easier method to search their Outlook Mobile contact list within the app. We are adding a search bar at the top of a user’s in app contact list that will allow users to type the name of a contact to easily find a contact. This search is limited only to the contacts within the Outlook Mobile app, and this feature does not search any device contacts that have not been synced with Outlook. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 135281 [When this will happen:] Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2023. Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2023 and expect to complete by mid-February 2024. | Updated February 21, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Users will now have access to a quicker and easier method to search their Outlook Mobile contact list within the app. We are adding a search bar at the top of a user’s in app contact list that will allow users to type the name of a contact to easily find a contact. This search is limited only to the contacts within the Outlook Mobile app, and this feature does not search any device contacts that have not been synced with Outlook. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 135281 [When this will happen:] Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2023. Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2023 and expect to complete by late April 2024 (previously mid-February). |
| 2024-02-22 | MC End Time | 03/18/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-06-03T10:00:00Z |
| 2024-02-22 | MC Summary | Outlook Mobile will have a search bar at the top of the contact list for quicker and easier searching of contacts within the app. The feature will roll out mid-September 2023 for preview and mid-October 2023 for standard release, completing by late April 2024. No added settings or training are needed for admins, and no preparation is required. | |
| 2023-12-14 | MC Last Updated | 08/30/2023 20:58:11 | 2023-12-14T05:51:54Z |
| 2023-12-14 | MC Messages | Updated August 30, 2023: We have updated the content below with additional information.
Users will now have access to a quicker and easier method to search their Outlook Mobile contact list within the app. We are adding a search bar at the top of a user’s in app contact list that will allow users to type the name of a contact to easily find a contact. This search is limited only to the contacts within the Outlook Mobile app, and this feature does not search any device contacts that have not been synced with Outlook. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 135281 [When this will happen:] Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2023. Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2023 and expect to complete by late October or early November 2023. | Updated December 13, 2023: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Users will now have access to a quicker and easier method to search their Outlook Mobile contact list within the app. We are adding a search bar at the top of a user’s in app contact list that will allow users to type the name of a contact to easily find a contact. This search is limited only to the contacts within the Outlook Mobile app, and this feature does not search any device contacts that have not been synced with Outlook. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 135281 [When this will happen:] Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2023. Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2023 and expect to complete by mid-February 2024. |
| 2023-12-14 | MC End Time | 12/06/2023 09:00:00 | 2024-03-18T09:00:00Z |
| 2023-08-31 | MC Messages | With a newly added search bar, you may now search your local contact list in Outlook mobile by typing the name of a contact.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 135281 [When this will happen:] Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2023. Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2023 and expect to complete by late October or early November 2023. | Updated August 30, 2023: We have updated the content below with additional information.
Users will now have access to a quicker and easier method to search their Outlook Mobile contact list within the app. We are adding a search bar at the top of a user’s in app contact list that will allow users to type the name of a contact to easily find a contact. This search is limited only to the contacts within the Outlook Mobile app, and this feature does not search any device contacts that have not been synced with Outlook. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 135281 [When this will happen:] Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2023. Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2023 and expect to complete by late October or early November 2023. |
| 2023-08-31 | MC Title | Local Contacts Search | (Updated) Local Contacts Search |
| 2023-08-31 | MC Last Updated | 08/10/2023 01:15:24 | 2023-08-30T20:58:11Z |
| 2023-08-31 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, Admin impact |
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