check before: 2024-06-27
Product:
Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web, Outlook, Teams
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
The new Microsoft Outlook will introduce search filters such as All, Mail, Files, Teams, and People, with a rollout timeline updated to mid-August through mid-October 2024. This feature will be available by default for new Outlook for Desktop and the web users. No admin action is required before the rollout.
Details:
Updated July 22, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for new Microsoft Outlook for Desktop and Microsoft Outlook for the web: Users will be able to filter search results by All, Mail, Files, Teams, and People. The Teams filter shows relevant chat messages. In the People results, users can select a person's name to display their full People card.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398707.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July) and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August).
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by mid-October 2024.
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General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2024-06-13
updated:
2024-07-23
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summary for non-techies**
The upcoming changes to Microsoft Outlook will introduce new search filters like All, Mail, Files, Teams, and People, allowing users to efficiently narrow down searches for emails and files without any required actions from administrators, with the rollout expected between mid-August and mid-October 2024.
Direct effects for Operations**
Search Functionality Disruption
Users may experience confusion and inefficiency due to the introduction of new search filters without prior training or documentation updates, leading to potential delays in finding information.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=398707
User Experience Degradation
The sudden change in search functionality may lead to frustration among users who are accustomed to the old search method, impacting their productivity and overall satisfaction with the tool.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=398707
Increased Support Requests
The rollout of new search filters without preparation may result in a spike in support requests as users seek assistance in navigating the new features, straining IT resources.
- roles: Support Staff, IT Operations
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=398707
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-07-23 | MC Last Updated | 06/13/2024 02:24:43 | 2024-07-23T00:21:49Z |
| 2024-07-23 | MC Messages | Coming soon for new Microsoft Outlook for Desktop and Microsoft Outlook for the web: Users will be able to filter search results by All, Mail, Files, Teams, and People. The Teams filter shows relevant chat messages. In the People results, users can select a person's name to display their full People card.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398707. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by mid-August 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024. | Updated July 22, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for new Microsoft Outlook for Desktop and Microsoft Outlook for the web: Users will be able to filter search results by All, Mail, Files, Teams, and People. The Teams filter shows relevant chat messages. In the People results, users can select a person's name to display their full People card. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398707. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July) and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by mid-October 2024. |
| 2024-07-23 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2024-07-23 | MC Summary | The new Microsoft Outlook update introduces search filters such as All, Mail, Files, Teams, and People. The rollout for Targeted Release begins mid-July 2024 and for General Availability, mid-August 2024. No admin action is required for this automatic update. Users may need to be informed. | The new Microsoft Outlook will introduce search filters such as All, Mail, Files, Teams, and People, with a rollout timeline updated to mid-August through mid-October 2024. This feature will be available by default for new Outlook for Desktop and the web users. No admin action is required before the rollout. |
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