check before: 2023-11-30
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web, Microsoft 365 suite, Outlook
Platform:
US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
The rollout of a new Outlook feature for recursive folder search has been updated to begin in mid-October 2024 and complete by mid-November 2024. Organizations should inform users and update documentation accordingly. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 151025.
Details:
Updated August 21, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
This new feature will allow users to search within Outlook for sub-folders within specific folders.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 151025
[When this will happen:]
Worldwide: We will begin rolling out in mid-October 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by mid-November 2024 (previously mid-February 2025).
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2023-11-16
updated:
2024-08-22
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion due to New Search Feature
Users may experience confusion or frustration as they adapt to the new recursive search feature, potentially leading to decreased productivity during the transition period.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=151025
Increased Support Requests
The introduction of the recursive search feature may lead to an increase in support requests from users who are unfamiliar with the new functionality, impacting IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Personnel
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=151025
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-08-22 | MC Messages | Updated May 17, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
This new feature will allow users to search within Outlook for sub-folders within specific folders. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 151025 [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out in mid-August 2024 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously mid-November). | Updated August 21, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
This new feature will allow users to search within Outlook for sub-folders within specific folders. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 151025 [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out in mid-October 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by mid-November 2024 (previously mid-February 2025). |
| 2024-08-22 | MC Last Updated | 05/17/2024 23:24:34 | 2024-08-21T21:08:05Z |
| 2024-08-22 | MC Summary | The rollout of a new Outlook feature for recursive folder search has been updated to begin in mid-August 2024 and complete by mid-February 2025. Organizations should inform users and update documentation accordingly. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 151025. | The rollout of a new Outlook feature for recursive folder search has been updated to begin in mid-October 2024 and complete by mid-November 2024. Organizations should inform users and update documentation accordingly. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 151025. |
| 2024-05-18 | MC Last Updated | 03/20/2024 19:09:35 | 2024-05-17T23:24:34Z |
| 2024-05-18 | MC Messages | Updated March 20, 2024: We have rolled this feature back to development stage in order to address some gaps based on feedback received and make the experience better. Additionally, we have updated the rollout timeline below. We apologize for any inconveniences.
This new feature will allow users to search within Outlook for sub-folders within specific folders. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 151025 [When this will happen:] Standard Release: We will begin rolling out in mid-May 2024 (previously late January) and expect to complete by mid-November 2024 (previously late June). | Updated May 17, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
This new feature will allow users to search within Outlook for sub-folders within specific folders. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 151025 [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out in mid-August 2024 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously mid-November). |
| 2024-05-18 | MC End Time | 12/23/2024 08:00:00 | 2025-03-24T08:00:00Z |
| 2024-05-18 | MC Summary | Microsoft has rolled back the Outlook Folder Recursive Search feature to address gaps and improve the experience. The feature will allow users to search within Outlook for sub-folders within specific folders. The rollout will begin in mid-May 2024 and end in mid-November 2024. Users may want to notify their users and update relevant documentation. | The rollout of a new Outlook feature for recursive folder search has been updated to begin in mid-August 2024 and complete by mid-February 2025. Organizations should inform users and update documentation accordingly. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 151025. |
| 2024-03-21 | MC Last Updated | 02/08/2024 22:56:52 | 2024-03-20T19:09:35Z |
| 2024-03-21 | MC Messages | Updated February 8, 2024: We have updated the content below for clarity. Thank you for your feedback.
This new feature will allow users to search within Outlook for sub-folders within specific folders. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 151025 [When this will happen:] Standard Release: We will begin rolling out in late January 2024 and expect to complete by late June 2024 (previously late February). | Updated March 20, 2024: We have rolled this feature back to development stage in order to address some gaps based on feedback received and make the experience better. Additionally, we have updated the rollout timeline below. We apologize for any inconveniences.
This new feature will allow users to search within Outlook for sub-folders within specific folders. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 151025 [When this will happen:] Standard Release: We will begin rolling out in mid-May 2024 (previously late January) and expect to complete by mid-November 2024 (previously late June). |
| 2024-03-21 | MC End Time | 07/29/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-12-23T08:00:00Z |
| 2024-03-21 | MC Summary | Microsoft has rolled back the Outlook Folder Recursive Search feature to address gaps and improve the experience. The feature will allow users to search within Outlook for sub-folders within specific folders. The rollout will begin in mid-May 2024 and end in mid-November 2024. Users may want to notify their users and update relevant documentation. | |
| 2024-02-09 | MC Last Updated | 12/18/2023 23:28:14 | 2024-02-08T22:56:52Z |
| 2024-02-09 | MC Messages | Updated December 18, 2023: We have updated the content below for clarity. Thank you for your feedback.
This new feature will allow users to search within Outlook for sub-folders within specific folders. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 151025 [When this will happen:] Standard Release: We will begin rolling out in late January and expect to complete by late February. | Updated February 8, 2024: We have updated the content below for clarity. Thank you for your feedback.
This new feature will allow users to search within Outlook for sub-folders within specific folders. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 151025 [When this will happen:] Standard Release: We will begin rolling out in late January 2024 and expect to complete by late June 2024 (previously late February). |
| 2024-02-09 | MC End Time | 03/29/2024 08:00:00 | 2024-07-29T09:00:00Z |
| 2023-12-19 | MC Messages | This new feature will allow users to search for sub-folders within specific folders.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 151025 [When this will happen:] Standard Release: We will begin rolling out in late January and expect to complete by late February. | Updated December 18, 2023: We have updated the content below for clarity. Thank you for your feedback.
This new feature will allow users to search within Outlook for sub-folders within specific folders. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 151025 [When this will happen:] Standard Release: We will begin rolling out in late January and expect to complete by late February. |
| 2023-12-19 | MC Title | Folder Recursive Search | (Updated) Outlook Folder Recursive Search |
| 2023-12-19 | MC How Affect | Search will soon return results not only from specific folders but also from sub-folders within it. | Search within Outlook will soon return results not only from specific folders but also from sub-folders within it. |
| 2023-12-19 | MC Last Updated | 11/16/2023 00:59:17 | 2023-12-18T23:28:14Z |
| 2023-12-19 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
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