check before: 2024-11-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web, Outlook
Platform:
Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Outlook will soon enable automatic display of automapped calendars when switching from classic to new Outlook for Windows. Rollout starts late November 2024, completing by early January 2025. No admin action needed; users should be informed. Feature is on by default.
Details:
Coming soon: Users will be able to automatically see their automapped calendars when toggling from classic Microsoft Outlook to new Outlook for Windows. This message applies to classic Outlook for Windows desktop and new Outlook for Windows desktop.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 415168.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late November 2024 and expect to complete by early December 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early December 2024 and expect to complete by early January 2025.
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Created:
2024-10-08
updated:
2024-10-08
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not informed about the automatic display of automapped calendars, leading to potential inefficiencies in scheduling and collaboration.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/outlook/troubleshoot/profiles-and-accounts/remove-automapping-for-shared-mailbox" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/outlook/troubleshoot/profiles-and-accounts/remove-automapping-for-shared-mailbox, https://support.microsoft.com/office/open-and-use-a-shared-mailbox-in-outlook-d94a8e9e-21f1-4240-808b-de9c9c088afd#:~:text=Use%20the%20shared%20calendar%20from%20the%20shared%20mailbox
Increased Support Requests
Without prior notification, users may flood IT support with inquiries regarding the new feature, leading to increased workload for IT support staff.
- roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=415168, https://learn.microsoft.com/outlook/troubleshoot/profiles-and-accounts/remove-automapping-for-shared-mailbox" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/outlook/troubleshoot/profiles-and-accounts/remove-automapping-for-shared-mailbox
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explanation for non-techies**
Microsoft Outlook is introducing a new feature that will make it easier for users to access their automapped calendars. Think of automapped calendars like having a shared family calendar on your fridge. Previously, if you moved to a new house (or in this case, switched from classic Outlook to the new Outlook for Windows), you had to manually put that family calendar back on the fridge. With this update, the calendar will automatically appear in its place without any extra steps from you.
This change is set to roll out between late November 2024 and early January 2025. Users will find that when they switch to the new Outlook, their automapped calendars will be ready and waiting for them, just like how you’d expect to find your family calendar already on the fridge when you move into a new house.
No action is needed from administrators, but it might be helpful to let users know about this change so they aren’t surprised when their calendars appear automatically. This feature will be turned on by default, so users can enjoy the convenience without having to adjust any settings.
For those who want to explore more about automapped calendars or shared mailboxes, Microsoft provides resources and support links to help understand these features better.
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