User settings usability improved with a new "Account" settings category in Outlook on the web
From Microsoft 365 Message Center Archive by Merill Fernando · Microsoft may not have sent this notice to your tenant.Rollout
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Date phrases in schedule sentences differ between the versions we saw- Seen 13 Sep 2024
late August 2024, early October 2024→ late October 2024, late November 2024
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What the notice says
Microsoft’s text, safely structuredUpdated 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 September 2024 (previously late August) and expect to complete by late October 2024 (previously late September).
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously late September) and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously early October).
How this will affect your organization
| Which setting moved? | Where was it originally? | Where is it now? |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic replies | New "Account" category | |
| Email signatures | Mail > Compose and reply | New "Account" category |
| Categories | General | New "Account" category |
| Mobile devices | General | New "Account" category |
| Storage | General | New "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:
- Navigate to the Settings (⚙️) icon > select "Account"
- 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.
What changed
Between archive captures, newest first- Tags
Feature update, User impact, Admin impact→ Updated message, Feature update, User impact, Admin impact
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 … When this will happen: Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late
AugustSeptember 2024 (previously late August) and expect to complete by lateSeptember 2024.October 2024 (previously late September). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out lateSeptemberOctober 2024 (previously late September) and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously earlyOctober 2024.October). How this will affect your organization: Which setting moved? Where was it …- Tags
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