check before: 2024-09-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook, Whiteboard
Platform:
US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Whiteboard will update to include @mentions in comments, with a rollout starting in late September 2024 and completing by mid-October 2024. Users will receive notifications for mentions via email and the Outlook notification bell. No admin action is required for this update. Roadmap IDs: 164888, 164889.
Details:
Updated June 28, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Whiteboard will provide the ability to @mention users from within a comment.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 164888 and 164889.
[When this will happen:]
Worldwide: We will begin rolling out in late September 2024 (previously mid-June) and expect to complete by mid-October 2024 (previously early July).
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-04-03
updated:
2024-06-29
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Notification Overload
Users may experience an influx of email notifications due to @mentions, leading to potential distraction and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=164888, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=164889
Learning Curve for New Feature
Users may struggle to adapt to the new @mention feature without proper training or documentation, leading to confusion and misuse.
- roles: End Users, Trainers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=164888, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=164889
Increased Comment Thread Activity
The introduction of @mentions may lead to a surge in comment activity, overwhelming users with discussions and potentially leading to missed important information.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=164888, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=164889
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Opportunities**
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-06-29 | MC Last Updated | 05/24/2024 21:22:35 | 2024-06-28T21:26:49Z |
| 2024-06-29 | MC Messages | Updated May 24, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Whiteboard will provide the ability to @mention users from within a comment. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 164888 and 164889. [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out in mid-June 2024 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by early July 2024 (previously early June). | Updated June 28, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Whiteboard will provide the ability to @mention users from within a comment. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 164888 and 164889. [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out in late September 2024 (previously mid-June) and expect to complete by mid-October 2024 (previously early July). |
| 2024-06-29 | MC End Time | 08/12/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-11-25T08:00:00Z |
| 2024-06-29 | MC Summary | Microsoft Whiteboard will introduce @mentions in comments, allowing users to mention others within their tenant. This feature will start rolling out worldwide in mid-June 2024, with completion expected by early July 2024. Users will receive notifications via email and Outlook and see badges on comments for mentions and unread replies. No admin action is required for this update. | Microsoft Whiteboard will update to include @mentions in comments, with a rollout starting in late September 2024 and completing by mid-October 2024. Users will receive notifications for mentions via email and the Outlook notification bell. No admin action is required for this update. Roadmap IDs: 164888, 164889. |
| 2024-05-25 | MC Last Updated | 05/01/2024 23:39:56 | 2024-05-24T21:22:35Z |
| 2024-05-25 | MC Messages | Updated May 1, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Whiteboard will provide the ability to @mention users from within a comment. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 164888 and 164889. [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out in mid-May 2024 (previously mid-April) and expect to complete by early June 2024 (previously early May). | Updated May 24, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Whiteboard will provide the ability to @mention users from within a comment. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 164888 and 164889. [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out in mid-June 2024 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by early July 2024 (previously early June). |
| 2024-05-25 | MC End Time | 07/31/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-08-12T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-05-25 | MC Summary | Microsoft Whiteboard will introduce @mentions in comments, allowing users to mention others within their tenant. This feature will start rolling out worldwide in mid-May 2024, with completion expected by early June 2024. Users will receive notifications via email and Outlook and see badges on comments for mentions and unread replies. No admin action is required for this update. | Microsoft Whiteboard will introduce @mentions in comments, allowing users to mention others within their tenant. This feature will start rolling out worldwide in mid-June 2024, with completion expected by early July 2024. Users will receive notifications via email and Outlook and see badges on comments for mentions and unread replies. No admin action is required for this update. |
| 2024-05-02 | MC Messages | Updated April 18, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Whiteboard will provide the ability to @mention users from within a comment. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 164888 and 164889. [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out in mid-April 2024 (previously early April) and expect to complete by early May 2024 (previously late April). | Updated May 1, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Whiteboard will provide the ability to @mention users from within a comment. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 164888 and 164889. [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out in mid-May 2024 (previously mid-April) and expect to complete by early June 2024 (previously early May). |
| 2024-05-02 | MC Last Updated | 04/19/2024 00:33:15 | 2024-05-01T23:39:56Z |
| 2024-05-02 | MC Summary | Microsoft Whiteboard will introduce @mentions in comments, allowing users to mention others within their tenant. This feature will start rolling out worldwide in mid-April 2024, with completion expected by early May 2024. Users will receive notifications via email and Outlook and see badges on comments for mentions and unread replies. No admin action is required for this update. | Microsoft Whiteboard will introduce @mentions in comments, allowing users to mention others within their tenant. This feature will start rolling out worldwide in mid-May 2024, with completion expected by early June 2024. Users will receive notifications via email and Outlook and see badges on comments for mentions and unread replies. No admin action is required for this update. |
| 2024-04-19 | MC Messages | Updated April 12, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Whiteboard will provide the ability to @mention users from within a comment. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 164888 and 164889. [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out in late April 2024 (previously early April) and expect to complete by late May 2024 (previously late April). | Updated April 18, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Whiteboard will provide the ability to @mention users from within a comment. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 164888 and 164889. [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out in mid-April 2024 (previously early April) and expect to complete by early May 2024 (previously late April). |
| 2024-04-19 | MC Last Updated | 04/12/2024 22:42:29 | 2024-04-19T00:33:15Z |
| 2024-04-19 | MC Summary | Microsoft Whiteboard will introduce @mentions in comments, allowing users to mention others within their tenant. This feature will start rolling out worldwide in late April 2024, with completion expected by late May 2024. Users will receive notifications via email and Outlook and see badges on comments for mentions and unread replies. No admin action is required for this update. | Microsoft Whiteboard will introduce @mentions in comments, allowing users to mention others within their tenant. This feature will start rolling out worldwide in mid-April 2024, with completion expected by early May 2024. Users will receive notifications via email and Outlook and see badges on comments for mentions and unread replies. No admin action is required for this update. |
| 2024-04-13 | MC Messages | Microsoft Whiteboard will provide the ability to @mention users from within a comment.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 164888 and 164889. [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out in early April 2024 and expect to complete by late April 2024. | Updated April 12, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Whiteboard will provide the ability to @mention users from within a comment. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 164888 and 164889. [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out in late April 2024 (previously early April) and expect to complete by late May 2024 (previously late April). |
| 2024-04-13 | MC Title | Microsoft Whiteboard: @mentions in comments | (Updated) Microsoft Whiteboard: @mentions in comments |
| 2024-04-13 | MC Last Updated | 04/03/2024 01:41:41 | 2024-04-12T22:42:29Z |
| 2024-04-13 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2024-04-13 | MC Summary | Microsoft Whiteboard will introduce @mentions in comments, allowing users to mention others within their tenant. This feature will start rolling out worldwide in early April 2024, with completion expected by late April 2024. Users will receive notifications via email and Outlook, and see badges on comments for mentions and unread replies. No admin action is required for this update. | Microsoft Whiteboard will introduce @mentions in comments, allowing users to mention others within their tenant. This feature will start rolling out worldwide in late April 2024, with completion expected by late May 2024. Users will receive notifications via email and Outlook and see badges on comments for mentions and unread replies. No admin action is required for this update. |
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