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Message ID: MC926191
Coming soon for new Outlook for Windows and web: Easily access your most-used folders by pinning a Favorites section at the top of the Outlook folder list on the left side of the screen. This feature streamlines navigation, ensuring your important folders are always in easy reach. Before this rollout, users can add a Favorites section that scrolls down when users navigate down the list. After this rollout, users can choose to keep the Favorites section pinned to the top of the list, and only the rest of the folders will scroll.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 401341.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 and expect to complete by mid-December 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-December 2024 and expect to complete by mid-January 2025.
General Availability (GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by mid-February 2025.
[How this will affect your organization:]
After the rollout, users can pin or unpin the Favorites section in two ways.
In the Favorites section of the folder list (on the left of the screen), right-click the three-dot menu and select Pin favorites or Unpin favorites:
On the Outlook ribbon, select the View tab > Folder pane > Favorites > select Pin favorites or Unpin favorites:
This change will be available by default for users to choose to pin and unpin the Favorites section.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
Learn more: Use Favorites in Outlook – Microsoft Support (will be updated before rollout)
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
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Source: Microsoft
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What a delightful update we have on our hands with the new Microsoft Outlook for Windows and web! The ability to pin the Favorites section to the top of the folder list is like getting a VIP pass to your most-used folders—no more endless scrolling down to find that one elusive inbox!
For admins, this means a smoother sailing experience for users. Imagine the relief on their faces when they no longer need to navigate through a maze of folders to get to their favorites. It’s a win-win situation! You’ll be the hero of the office, armed with the power of organization and efficiency. Plus, you can sit back and enjoy the comments from users appreciating their newfound productivity.
As for users, this is a game changer! Having your favorite folders pinned at the top is like having a personal assistant who knows exactly what you need at all times. It streamlines navigation and saves precious time, which we all know is the real currency of modern life. So whether you’re managing a bustling inbox or coordinating a complex project, this feature will keep your most important folders front and center!
The impact? Huge! This little change will likely lead to happier users and potentially less frustration when navigating through Outlook. It’s the kind of improvement that makes you wonder how you ever lived without it.
So, what do you all think? Are you excited to pin your favorites? Or do you have a folder that you think deserves a spotlight? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments below! ️