Microsoft Outlook Mobile: Filter out declined meetings for a cleaner calendar view
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mid-January 2026→ early February 2026 - Seen 6 Jan 2026
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What the notice says
Microsoft’s text, safely structuredUpdated January 13, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
To help users declutter their calendars, Outlook Mobile now supports hiding declined meetings. This aligns with existing functionality in New Outlook and Outlook for the Web, where users can choose to show or hide declined events. With this update, users can enjoy a simplified calendar experience across devices.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCH, and DoD): Rollout begins in early February 2026 (previously mid-January) and is expected to complete by mid-February 2026 (previously late January).
How this affects your organization
Who is affected: Users of Outlook Mobile who have enabled “Show declined meetings” in New Outlook or Outlook for the Web.
What will happen
- Users will see a new setting in Outlook Mobile to hide declined meetings:
- This setting provides a cleaner calendar view by removing declined events.
- The feature respects existing preferences set in New Outlook or Outlook for the Web.
- No changes to admin policies or configurations are required.
Learn more: What is the Hide Declined Events Setting? | Microsoft Support
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required at this time.
You may choose to inform helpdesk staff or update internal documentation to reflect this new setting.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
What changed
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6,13, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. Introduction: … will happen: General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCH, and DoD): Rollout begins inmid-Januaryearly February 2026 (previouslyearly January)mid-January) and is expected to complete by mid-February 2026 (previously late January). How …Updated
December 4, 2025:January 6, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. Introduction: To … will happen: General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCH, and DoD): Rollout begins inearly Januarymid-January 2026 (previously earlyDecember 2025)January) and is expected to complete by mid-February 2026 (previously lateJanuary 2026.January). How this affects your organization: Who is affected: Users of Outlook Mobile …- Tags
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Updated December 4, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. Introduction: To help users declutter their calendars, Outlook Mobile now supports hiding … happen: General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCH, and DoD): Rollout begins in early January 2026 (previously early December
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