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MC710412 - Open Word, Excel, and PowerPoint attachments directly in desktop apps in the new Microsoft Outlook for Windows

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Snapshot from Jan 27, 2024

In the new Microsoft Outlook for Windows, when users double-click Word, Excel, and PowerPoint attachments, they will open directly in their respective desktop apps instead of opening in in-app previews.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID: 167891

[When this will happen:] 

Standard release: We will begin rolling out in late January 2024 and expect to complete by mid-March 2024.

[How this will affect your organization:]

This feature is designed to streamline the process of opening attachments in desktop apps by reducing the number of steps needed. 

[What you need to do to prepare:]

There is no action needed to prepare for this change. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation as appropriate.