check before: 2024-11-01
Product:
Exchange, 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
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Details:
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 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.
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Created:
2024-11-27
updated:
2024-11-27
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is introducing a feature in Outlook for Windows desktop and the web that groups notifications into batches by subject in the Notifications pane, accessible via the bell icon, and this will be available to all users by early 2025.
Direct effects for Operations**
Notification Overload
Users may miss important notifications as they are batched together, leading to potential delays in response to critical emails or updates.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=470021
User Confusion
Users may be confused by the new batching system, leading to frustration and decreased productivity as they learn to navigate the new notification format.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=470021
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