MC851627 – New Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Outlook on the web: Using the Alt key to access key tips (archived)

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check before: 2024-08-15

Product:

Exchange, Microsoft 365 for the web, Microsoft 365 suite, Outlook

Platform:

Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Feature update, User impact

Links:

403109

Details:

Summary:
Outlook will soon allow using the Alt key for key tips. The rollout starts mid-August 2024, completing by late August for worldwide users, and from mid-September to mid-September for GCC, GCC High, DoD. No admin action is required, but user notification is advised. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 403109.

Details:
Coming soon for new Outlook for Windows and new Outlook for the web: Use the Alt key to access key tips for Outlook. Alternatively, Win+Alt will continue to work.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 403109.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 and expect to complete by late August 2024.
General Availability (GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2024-08-06

updated:
2024-08-06

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Change in Keyboard Navigation
Users accustomed to using the Win+Alt combination for key tips may experience confusion or disruption in their workflow as they transition to using only the Alt key. This could lead to decreased productivity during the adjustment period.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=403109

Need for User Training and Documentation Update
The change may necessitate updates to user training materials and documentation to reflect the new keyboard shortcut, which could lead to temporary gaps in user knowledge and support requests if not communicated effectively.
   - roles: Training Coordinators, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=403109

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