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
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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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summary for non-techies**
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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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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you're at a busy intersection, and there are two ways to cross the street: one is the usual pedestrian crossing, and the other is a newly installed shortcut that gets you across more quickly. For a long time, people have been using the shortcut, but now the city has decided to make the regular crossing more efficient and accessible.
In the world of Microsoft Outlook, a similar change is happening. Previously, users could access "key tips"—helpful shortcuts for navigating the software—by pressing a combination of keys, specifically Win+Alt. This was like using the shortcut at the intersection. Now, Microsoft is making it easier by allowing users to simply press the Alt key to access these key tips, akin to improving the regular pedestrian crossing.
This change is set to roll out automatically, starting in mid-August 2024 for most users and in mid-September 2024 for certain government-related users. There's no need for any administrative action, but it's a good idea to let users know about this update so they can take advantage of the simpler navigation method.
For those who are used to the old way of using Win+Alt, don't worry—this method will still work. It's like having both the shortcut and the improved crossing available, so you can choose whichever you prefer. This update is part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to enhance user experience by making tools more intuitive and accessible.
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