TL;DR
New Outlook for Windows will be generally available on 1st August 2024 for commercial accounts. This change will not automatically affect end users. Due 1st August 2024.
Details
Main points:
- Transition to General Availability (GA): New Outlook for Windows will move from the Preview phase to General Availability for commercial accounts
- Impact on Existing Users: Existing users who continue to use the classic Outlook for Windows won’t be affected by this change
- Opt-In Experience: The new Outlook remains an opt-in experience. Users won’t be automatically switched to the new version; they can choose to adopt it based on their preferences.
- No Settings Changes: This update won’t alter any organisation settings related to Outlook. Administrators can maintain their existing configurations
- Notice for Migration Steps: Microsoft commits to providing a 12-month notice before initiating any migration steps in managed environments
- The app name for the classic Outlook for Windows will include “(classic)” starting from version 2407
Availability
Due 1st August 2024.
Source, related links, and references
MC810420.
Classic vs new Outlook feature comparison: https://aka.ms/newOutlookFeatureComparison
Resources to help with change management and enterprise adoption: https://aka.ms/newOutlookAdoption
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