MC846387 - Microsoft Outlook: Replace quick compose pop-up with inline appointment creation in new Outlook for Windows and web

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Exchange Online
Microsoft 365 for the web
Microsoft 365 apps

Last Updated

Mar 19, 2025

Published Aug 1, 2024

Tag

Updated message
Feature update
User impact

Platforms

Desktop
Web

Summary

In the new Outlook for Windows and web, single-clicking on an empty calendar slot will enable inline appointment creation instead of a quick compose pop-up. Rollout starts early April 2025 for Targeted Release and early May 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required; notify users and update documentation.

More information

Updated March 19, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

In new Outlook for Windows and web, when single-clicking on an empty time slot on the calendar surface, the quick compose pop-up will no longer appear. Instead, you will be able to create an appointment by typing directly in the time slot on the calendar grid, just as you can in classic Outlook for Windows. There will be no change to double-click behavior; the full compose form will still open as it does today.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 406948.

When this will happen:

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early April 2025 (previously early March) and expect to complete by late April 2025 (previously late March).

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 (previously late March) and expect to complete by late May 2025 (previously late April).

How this will affect your organization:

This may affect how users create appointments quickly on the calendar surface. We expect this to be a better experience, especially for those familiar with classic Outlook inline appointment creation.

This update is available by default.

What you need to do to prepare:

This rollout will happen automatically with no admin action required. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.