MC942814 – (Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Notifications will be batched in the Notifications pane

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check before: 2024-11-01

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Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web, Outlook

Platform:

Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

New feature, Updated message, User impact

Links:

470021

Details:

Updated February 12, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to new Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop and Outlook for the web: Notifications will be batched in the Notifications pane.
Batches are groups of cards in the user's Notification pane separated by subject. Items from the same email thread, document, spreadsheet, etc. will be grouped into a batch. This message applies to new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 470021.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early December 2024 (previously late November) and expect to complete by late December 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously early January) and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously early February).

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2024-11-27

updated:
2025-02-13

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Notification Management
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the new batching of notifications, leading to missed important messages if they are not aware of the change.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=470021

User Training and Documentation
Lack of preparation may result in insufficient user training and outdated documentation, causing users to struggle with the new notification system and impacting their productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=470021

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2025-02-13MC Last Updated12/03/2024 23:34:322025-02-12T21:21:12Z
2025-02-13MC MessagesUpdated December 3, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to new Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop and Outlook for the web: Notifications will be batched in the Notifications pane.
Batches are groups of cards in the user's Notification pane separated by subject. Items from the same email thread, document, spreadsheet, etc. will be grouped into a batch. This message applies to new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 470021.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early December 2024 (previously late November) and expect to complete by late December 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early January 2025 and expect to complete by early February 2025.
Updated February 12, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to new Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop and Outlook for the web: Notifications will be batched in the Notifications pane.
Batches are groups of cards in the user's Notification pane separated by subject. Items from the same email thread, document, spreadsheet, etc. will be grouped into a batch. This message applies to new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 470021.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early December 2024 (previously late November) and expect to complete by late December 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously early January) and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously early February).
2025-02-13MC End Time03/28/2025 08:00:002025-05-05T09:00:00Z
2024-12-04MC MessagesComing soon to new Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop and Outlook for the web: Notifications will be batched in the Notifications pane.
Batches are groups of cards in the user's Notification pane separated by subject. Items from the same email thread, document, spreadsheet, etc. will be grouped into a batch. This message applies to new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 470021.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late November 2024 and expect to complete by late December 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early January 2025 and expect to complete by early February 2025.
Updated December 3, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to new Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop and Outlook for the web: Notifications will be batched in the Notifications pane.
Batches are groups of cards in the user's Notification pane separated by subject. Items from the same email thread, document, spreadsheet, etc. will be grouped into a batch. This message applies to new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 470021.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early December 2024 (previously late November) and expect to complete by late December 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early January 2025 and expect to complete by early February 2025.
2024-12-04MC TitleMicrosoft Outlook: Notifications will be batched in the Notifications pane(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Notifications will be batched in the Notifications pane
2024-12-04MC Last Updated11/27/2024 00:37:442024-12-03T23:34:32Z
2024-12-04MC MessageTagNamesNew feature, User impactUpdated message, New feature, User impact

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