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MC867665 - User settings usability improved with a new "Account" settings category in Outlook on the web

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Aug 20, 2024

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Updated September 13, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

We have improved the usability of settings by moving various user settings into a new "Account" settings category in Outlook on the web.

When this will happen:

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late SeptemberAugust 2024 (previously late August) and expect to complete by late October 2024 (previously late September).September 2024.

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late OctoberSeptember 2024 (previously late September) and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously early October).October 2024.

How this will affect your organization:

Which setting moved?Where was it originally?Where is it now?
Automatic repliesMailNew "Account" category
Email signatures
Mail > Compose and reply
New "Account" category
CategoriesGeneralNew "Account" category
Mobile devices
GeneralNew "Account" category
StorageGeneralNew "Account" category

In the new "Account" category that we've introduced to Outlook web, you can view and manage your account details, and even access your subscription details for Microsoft 365 and Copilot if you're logged into a Consumer Outlook account.

To view your account details:

  1. Navigate to the Settings (⚙️) icon > select "Account"
  2. Select "Manage"

To return to your "Account" page, select "Return to account page" at the bottom of the screen.

What you need to do to prepare:

You may consider updating your training and documentation as appropriate.