Retirement of Outlook Usage Report in the Exchange Admin Center
Microsoft will retire the Outlook for Windows usage report in the Exchange Admin Center starting in April 2026. Administrators should use the Microsoft 365 Admin Center report instead.
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Outlook for iOS now supports saving calendar events as Drafts
Outlook Mobile for iOS now allows users to save calendar events as Drafts, giving organizers more flexibility when preparing meetings.
New email signature management and editor features in Outlook on the web
Microsoft is rolling out an improved email signature management for Outlook on the web and the new Outlook. Users can create multiple signatures, assign different defaults, use a rich text editor, and sync signatures across apps.
Outlook gets an improved People app
Microsoft is rolling out an improved People app in Outlook, introducing a modern, multi-column contacts experience. This update is mandatory for all users, without an opt-out option.
How to configure work hours and work location in Outlook using Microsoft Graph (Preview)
Microsoft has introduced new Microsoft Graph APIs to configure work hours, work location, and location sharing settings in Outlook. These APIs are currently in Preview.
How to enable Preview features in the new Outlook
The new Outlook for Windows also includes two release modes: a standard (default) mode and a targeted release mode. Unfortunately, the release mode is controlled by the global release preferences in your M365 tenant.
Microsoft expands “Get diagnostics” to Outlook on the web
Microsoft expands the “Get diagnostics” feature to Outlook on the web. Users can now send diagnostic data directly to Microsoft Support, unless an administrator has disabled it.
Email templates in the new Outlook and Outlook on the web
Microsoft is rolling out built-in email templates for the new Outlook and Outlook on the web. Users can now create, save, and reuse templates for faster and more consistent communication.
A new placement for the Send button in Outlook Mobile to reduce accidental sends
Outlook Mobile is relocating the Send button in the compose view to the header area to reduce accidental sends.
A new design for the Global Address List in Outlook
Microsoft is updating the Global Address List (GAL) design in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook.