check before: 2024-09-30
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Copilot, Exchange, Microsoft 365 for the web, Outlook
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mobile, Online, Web, World tenant
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Admin impact, Feature update, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Outlook on the web has a new "Account" settings category, improving user settings usability. The rollout begins late September 2024 for Targeted Release and late October for General Availability, with completion expected by late November 2024. Organizations may need to update training and documentation.
Details:
Updated September 13, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We have improved the usability of settings by moving various user settings into a new "Account" settings category in Outlook on the web.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late September 2024 (previously late August) and expect to complete by late October 2024 (previously late September).
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously late September) and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously early October).
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2024-08-21
updated:
2024-09-14
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User Interface Changes
The introduction of a new 'Account' settings category may confuse users who are accustomed to the previous layout, leading to potential difficulties in finding settings they frequently use.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/outlook-blog/outlook-on-the-web-user-settings-usability-improved-with-a-new/ba-p/1234567
Training and Documentation Needs
Organizations will need to update training materials and documentation to reflect the changes in the settings layout, which may lead to temporary gaps in user knowledge and support.
- roles: Training Coordinators, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2024/09/13/user-settings-usability-improved-in-outlook-on-the-web/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-09-14 | MC Messages | We have improved the usability of settings by moving various user settings into a new "Account" settings category in Outlook on the web.
[When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late September 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024. | Updated September 13, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We have improved the usability of settings by moving various user settings into a new "Account" settings category in Outlook on the web. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late September 2024 (previously late August) and expect to complete by late October 2024 (previously late September). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously late September) and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously early October). |
| 2024-09-14 | MC Title | User settings usability improved with a new "Account" settings category in Outlook on the web | (Updated) User settings usability improved with a new "Account" settings category in Outlook on the web |
| 2024-09-14 | MC Last Updated | 08/21/2024 00:54:37 | 2024-09-14T00:43:58Z |
| 2024-09-14 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2024-09-14 | MC Summary | Outlook on the web has a new "Account" settings category for improved usability. Settings like Automatic replies, Email signatures, Categories, Mobile devices, and Storage have been moved to this category. Rollout begins late August 2024 for Targeted Release and late September 2024 for General Availability. Organizations may need to update training and documentation. | Outlook on the web has a new "Account" settings category, improving user settings usability. The rollout begins late September 2024 for Targeted Release and late October for General Availability, with completion expected by late November 2024. Organizations may need to update training and documentation. |
| 2024-08-23 | MC How Affect | Which setting moved?Where was it originally?Where is it now?
Automatic repliesMailNew "Account" category Email signatures Mail > Compose and reply New "Account" category CategoriesGeneralNew "Account" category Mobile devices GeneralNew "Account" category StorageGeneralNew "Account" category In the new "Account" category that we've introduced to Outlook web, you can view and manage your account details, and even access your subscription details for Microsoft 365 and Copilot if you're logged into a Consumer Outlook account. To view your account details: Navigate to the Settings (*️) icon > select "Account" Select "Manage" To return to your "Account" page, select "Return to account page" at the bottom of the screen. | Which setting moved?Where was it originally?Where is it now?
Automatic repliesMailNew "Account" category Email signatures Mail > Compose and reply New "Account" category CategoriesGeneralNew "Account" category Mobile devices GeneralNew "Account" category StorageGeneralNew "Account" category In the new "Account" category that we've introduced to Outlook web, you can view and manage your account details, and even access your subscription details for Microsoft 365 and Copilot if you're logged into a Consumer Outlook account. To view your account details: Navigate to the Settings (⚙️) icon > select "Account" Select "Manage" To return to your "Account" page, select "Return to account page" at the bottom of the screen. |
| 2024-08-22 | MC How Affect | Which setting moved?Where was it originally?Where is it now?
Automatic repliesMailNew "Account" category Email signatures Mail > Compose and reply New "Account" category CategoriesGeneralNew "Account" category Mobile devices GeneralNew "Account" category StorageGeneralNew "Account" category In the new "Account" category that we've introduced to Outlook web, you can view and manage your account details, and even access your subscription details for Microsoft 365 and Copilot if you're logged into a Consumer Outlook account. To view your account details: Navigate to the Settings (⚙️) icon > select "Account" Select "Manage" To return to your "Account" page, select "Return to account page" at the bottom of the screen. | Which setting moved?Where was it originally?Where is it now?
Automatic repliesMailNew "Account" category Email signatures Mail > Compose and reply New "Account" category CategoriesGeneralNew "Account" category Mobile devices GeneralNew "Account" category StorageGeneralNew "Account" category In the new "Account" category that we've introduced to Outlook web, you can view and manage your account details, and even access your subscription details for Microsoft 365 and Copilot if you're logged into a Consumer Outlook account. To view your account details: Navigate to the Settings (*️) icon > select "Account" Select "Manage" To return to your "Account" page, select "Return to account page" at the bottom of the screen. |
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