check before: 2024-07-12
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web, Outlook
Platform:
US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Feature update, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
The Scheduling Assistant in Microsoft Outlook is being updated for better readability, with improved grid lines, an Availability view, a combined Availability bar, updated time zone behavior, and the addition of a Send button. Rollout begins late August 2024, completing by late September 2024. No admin action is required.
Details:
Updated August 22, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In the new Microsoft Outlook for Windows and web, we are updating the Scheduling Assistant view to help users have better readability. This feature update provides improved grid lines, an Availability view, and a combined Availability bar. We are also updating the time zone behavior when scheduling across multiple time zones, and we are adding the ability to send an event from the Scheduling Assistant view.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397769
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 (early August) and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (late August).
General Availability (GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024.
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2024-06-28
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2024-08-23
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User Interface Changes
The updated grid lines and combined availability bar may confuse users who are accustomed to the previous layout, leading to potential scheduling errors.
- roles: End Users, Administrative Assistants
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=397769
Time Zone Behavior
Changes in how time zone information is displayed may lead to misunderstandings when scheduling across different time zones, resulting in missed meetings.
- roles: Project Managers, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=397769
New Send Button Functionality
The introduction of a Send button may lead to users inadvertently sending invites without reviewing all details, causing confusion among attendees.
- roles: End Users, Event Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=397769
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-08-23 | MC Messages | In the new Microsoft Outlook for Windows and web, we are updating the Scheduling Assistant view to help users have better readability. This feature update provides improved grid lines, an Availability view, and a combined Availability bar. We are also updating the time zone behavior when scheduling across multiple time zones, and we are adding the ability to send an event from the Scheduling Assistant view.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397769 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early August 2024 and expect to complete by late August 2024. General Availability (GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024. | Updated August 22, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In the new Microsoft Outlook for Windows and web, we are updating the Scheduling Assistant view to help users have better readability. This feature update provides improved grid lines, an Availability view, and a combined Availability bar. We are also updating the time zone behavior when scheduling across multiple time zones, and we are adding the ability to send an event from the Scheduling Assistant view. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397769 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 (early August) and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (late August). General Availability (GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024. |
| 2024-08-23 | MC Title | Microsoft Outlook: Scheduling Assistant updates | (Update) Microsoft Outlook: Scheduling Assistant updates |
| 2024-08-23 | MC Last Updated | 06/28/2024 01:59:14 | 2024-08-22T23:15:41Z |
| 2024-08-23 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
| 2024-08-23 | MC Summary | The Scheduling Assistant in Microsoft Outlook is being updated for better readability, with improved grid lines, an Availability view, a combined Availability bar, updated time zone behavior, and the addition of a Send button. Rollout begins early August 2024, completing by late September 2024. No admin action is required. | The Scheduling Assistant in Microsoft Outlook is being updated for better readability, with improved grid lines, an Availability view, a combined Availability bar, updated time zone behavior, and the addition of a Send button. Rollout begins late August 2024, completing by late September 2024. No admin action is required. |
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