Microsoft Outlook: Delivery and read receipts for iOS and Android [MC1018341]

Message ID: MC1018341

Coming soon to Microsoft Outlook for iOS/Android: Users will be able to request delivery receipts and read receipts while composing an email. Users will also easily be able to respond to requests for read receipts on emails they receive and set preferences for future read receipts.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High): We will begin rolling out mid-March 2025 and expect to complete by mid-April 2025.

[How this will affect your organization:]

Users will have a new option for Receipts in the toolbar while composing emails where the user can choose delivery and/or read receipts:

Microsoft Outlook: Delivery and read receipts for iOS and Android [MC1018341]

When users first receive an email that has a read receipt requested (left), they will be prompted to make a choice to send a receipt for that email (middle), and to select a preference for future read receipt behavior for that account (right).

Microsoft Outlook: Delivery and read receipts for iOS and Android [MC1018341]

This change will be available by default.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

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.

Source: Microsoft

Mike Rosoft

27 February 2025, 6:24 am

The upcoming update to Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android is set to make waves for both admins and users alike! With the introduction of delivery and read receipts, users can now keep tabs on their emails like never before. Imagine the thrill of knowing whether your carefully crafted message has landed safely in the recipient’s inbox or if it has gone the way of the Bermuda Triangle.

For users, this feature is a game-changer. It provides the ability to request receipts while composing emails and respond to requests for read receipts with ease. Plus, the option to set preferences for future read receipts means that users can tailor their email experience to suit their needs—no more anxiously waiting for a reply that may never come!

Admins, on the other hand, will find this update to be a walk in the park. The rollout is automatic, meaning no extra work is required on their part. Just a gentle nudge to inform users about the new features will suffice. It’s a win-win situation where users gain valuable insights while admins can kick back and relax, knowing they don’t have to lift a finger.

Overall, the impact of these changes is likely to be significant. Enhanced communication transparency can lead to improved collaboration and productivity. Let’s face it, we’ve all experienced the frustration of sending an email and wondering if it was received or merely tossed into the digital void. With this update, those days are numbered!

So, what do you think about these changes? Will they help you stay on top of your email game or do you have concerns? Share your thoughts below, and let’s get the conversation rolling! For more insights and updates, don’t forget to check out additional posts on mwpro.co.uk.

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Mike Rosoft

27 February 2025, 6:24 am

The upcoming update to Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android is set to make waves for both admins and users alike! With the introduction of delivery and read receipts, users can now keep tabs on their emails like never before. Imagine the thrill of knowing whether your carefully crafted message has landed safely in the recipient’s inbox or if it has gone the way of the Bermuda Triangle.

For users, this feature is a game-changer. It provides the ability to request receipts while composing emails and respond to requests for read receipts with ease. Plus, the option to set preferences for future read receipts means that users can tailor their email experience to suit their needs—no more anxiously waiting for a reply that may never come!

Admins, on the other hand, will find this update to be a walk in the park. The rollout is automatic, meaning no extra work is required on their part. Just a gentle nudge to inform users about the new features will suffice. It’s a win-win situation where users gain valuable insights while admins can kick back and relax, knowing they don’t have to lift a finger.

Overall, the impact of these changes is likely to be significant. Enhanced communication transparency can lead to improved collaboration and productivity. Let’s face it, we’ve all experienced the frustration of sending an email and wondering if it was received or merely tossed into the digital void. With this update, those days are numbered!

So, what do you think about these changes? Will they help you stay on top of your email game or do you have concerns? Share your thoughts below, and let’s get the conversation rolling! For more insights and updates, don’t forget to check out additional posts on mwpro.co.uk.

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