check before: 2024-09-01
Product:
Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web, Outlook
Platform:
Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Feature update, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Outlook's My Day pane will soon allow users to view and update their work hours and location. This feature will be available on new Outlook for Windows and the web, starting with Targeted Release in September 2024 and General Availability in October 2024. It will be enabled by default.
Details:
Coming soon to Microsoft Outlook: Work hours and location information will be available in the My Day pane in Outlook. Users will be able to update their Work Hours and Location information from My Day and also see who is coming to Office. This message applies to new Outlook for Windows desktop and Outlook for the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412618.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 and expect to complete by early September 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024.
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2024-08-30
updated:
2024-08-30
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion
Users may be confused about the new feature and how to update their work hours and location, leading to potential miscommunication about availability.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=412618
Inaccurate Availability Information
If users do not update their work hours and location promptly, it may lead to inaccurate availability information being displayed, affecting scheduling and collaboration.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=412618
Configutation Options**
Disable Work Hours and Location Feature
This option allows administrators to disable the new feature that enables users to update their work hours and location in the My Day pane.
- technical instructions: Currently, there is no direct setting to disable this feature in the admin center. However, you can manage user permissions and settings to restrict access to certain features.
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/admin-overview/admin-overview?view=o365-worldwide
Restrict User Access to My Day Pane
Administrators can restrict user access to the My Day pane to prevent updates to work hours and location.
- technical instructions: Use the Exchange admin center to manage user roles and permissions. Navigate to 'Roles' > 'User Roles' and adjust permissions accordingly.
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/admin/setup/manage-user-roles-in-exchange-online
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