MC908113 – New Outlook for Windows: Auto-reading emails with Microsoft Windows Narrator

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check before: 2024-11-01

Product:

Microsoft 365 suite, Outlook, Windows

Platform:

Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

New feature, User impact

Links:

413429

Details:

Summary:
The new Outlook for Windows will soon feature auto-reading of emails with Windows Narrator, starting early November 2024. This will be on by default for Narrator users, requiring no admin action prior to rollout. Organizations should review configurations and inform users about the update.

Details:
Coming soon to new Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktops: This feature will allow people who use the Microsoft Windows Narrator screen reader tool to have emails automatically read aloud to them after pressing Enter to open an email.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413429.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 and expect to complete by late November 2024.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-10-11

updated:
2024-10-11

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Outlook for Windows will soon feature automatic email reading using Windows Narrator, enhancing accessibility for users with visual impairments by reading emails aloud without additional setup.

Direct effects for Operations**

Auto-reading emails with Windows Narrator
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not aware of the new auto-reading feature, leading to potential disruptions in their workflow.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=413429

Default activation of Narrator feature
The automatic activation of the Narrator feature may lead to unintended interruptions for users who do not require assistive technology, impacting their productivity.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=413429

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