check before: 2024-10-15
Product:
Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web, Outlook, Teams
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Feature update, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
The new Outlook update adds more options for work location sharing, including not sharing any information. Users and admins can configure these settings in Outlook or with PowerShell. The rollout starts mid-October 2024 and should be complete by late October 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout.
Details:
Coming soon to This update provides more flexibility for selecting the amount of work location information other users in the organization see, by adding the option to not share any work location information. This message applies to new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web.
Users can configure Share your location in Outlook settings > Calendar > Work hours and location. Admins can configure location for users with the PowerShell cmdlet Set-MailboxCalendarConfiguration -LocationDetailsInFreeBusy. Learn more: Set-MailboxCalendarConfiguration (ExchangePowerShell) | Microsoft Learn.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 418127.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 and expect to complete by late October 2024.
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2024-10-01
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2024-10-01
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft's new Outlook update allows users and administrators to control the visibility of work location information, offering options to share detailed, general, or no location details, with settings adjustable via Outlook's Calendar settings or PowerShell for administrators.
Direct effects for Operations**
Change in Work Location Visibility
Users may experience confusion regarding the visibility of their work location, leading to potential miscommunication about availability and location among team members.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/places/understanding-work-location, https://support.microsoft.com/office/set-your-work-hours-and-location-in-outlook-af2fddf9-249e-4710-9c95-5911edfd76f6
Increased Administrative Overhead
Admins may face increased inquiries and support requests from users who are unaware of the new location sharing options, leading to a temporary spike in administrative workload.
- roles: IT Administrators, Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/exchange/set-mailboxcalendarconfiguration?view=exchange-ps#-locationdetailsinfreebusy, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=418127
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