Announcement ID | MC859848 | Published Date | 08-13-2024 | |
Service | O365Client | Last Updated | 08-13-2024 | |
Category | Stay informed | Expiration Date | 11-29-2024 | |
Roadmap ID | Action Required by Date | |||
Tags | Major update, Admin impact, Feature update, User impact |
Summary |
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Microsoft Outlook's behavior for "OpenLinks" app configuration keys on Android/iOS is updated. Two keys control hyperlink behavior, with changes rolling out in mid-September 2024. Documentation will be updated to reflect the new functionality, and organizations may need to review their configurations. |
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Microsoft Outlook for iOS/Android supports two app configuration keys for controlling hyperlink behavior:
This message clarifies the intent and functionality of these configuration keys. Before rollout, we will update existing documentation to match this message. When this will happen:General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out this change in mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024. How this will affect your organization:
Before this rollout, the interaction of these two keys was not fully documented, with potentially unexpected results. The week of September 15, 2024, we will update Outlook mobile for iOS/Android so the behavior with respect to these two policies match the behavior described in the table below: Note: Behavior differs depending on whether Microsoft Edge is already installed on the mobile device.
What you need to do to prepare:
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation. |