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MC799635 - Microsoft Outlook: Add shared folders to Favorites
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What changed since this version
Updated October 15, 2024:April 17, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for new Microsoft Outlook for Windows and Outlook for web: Users will be able to add shared folders to their Favorites list in the top left corner of the screen. This message does not apply to Outlook for Mac or Outlook for mobile devices.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 388913.
When this will happen:
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early November 2024February 2025 (previously early October)January) and expect to complete by early December 2024March 2025 (previously early November)February).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-December 2024early March 2025 (previously mid-November)early February) and expect to complete by early Januarylate April 2025 (previously early December)April).
How this will affect your organization:
This new functionality will enable users to add shared folders and individual folders from shared mailboxes to their Favorites. This means that users can easily access important folders from shared resources or individual colleagues, directly from their Favorites. Users can share calendars, or folders that contain mail, contacts, tasks, or notes.
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 as appropriate.
Learn more: Open and use a shared mailbox in Outlook - Microsoft Support
Snapshot from Oct 15, 2024
Updated October 15, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for new Microsoft Outlook for Windows and Outlook for web: Users will be able to add shared folders to their Favorites list in the top left corner of the screen. This message does not apply to Outlook for Mac or Outlook for mobile devices.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 388913.
When this will happen:
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by early December 2024 (previously early November).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-December 2024 (previously mid-November) and expect to complete by early January 2025 (previously early December)
How this will affect your organization:
This new functionality will enable users to add shared folders and individual folders from shared mailboxes to their Favorites. This means that users can easily access important folders from shared resources or individual colleagues, directly from their Favorites. Users can share calendars, or folders that contain mail, contacts, tasks, or notes.
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 as appropriate.
Learn more: Open and use a shared mailbox in Outlook - Microsoft Support