MC935645 – New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Calendar notifications in the background

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check before: 2024-11-01

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Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook, Windows

Platform:

Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant

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Change type:

New feature, User impact

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Coming soon for the new Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Users can enable Calendar notifications on their desktop when Outlook is not launched. Users can select the notification to open the Calendar event details.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in late November 2024 and expect to complete in late December 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out in early January 2025 and expect to complete in early February 2025.

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Created:
2024-11-16

updated:
2024-11-16

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Direct effects for Operations**

Background Calendar Notifications
Users may experience confusion or distraction due to unexpected calendar notifications appearing on their desktop when Outlook is not running, potentially leading to interruptions during work.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/outlook-blog/new-microsoft-outlook-for-windows-calendar-notifications-in-the/ba-p/3731230

User Settings Configuration
Users may not be aware of the new settings required to enable or customize notifications, leading to frustration and missed events if they do not configure their preferences properly.
   - roles: End Users, Help Desk Staff
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/outlook-blog/new-microsoft-outlook-for-windows-calendar-notifications-in-the/ba-p/3731230

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