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

Announcement IDMC867665Published Date08-20-2024
ServiceGeneralLast Updated09-13-2024
CategoryStay informedExpiration Date11-18-2024
Roadmap IDAction Required by Date
TagsAdmin impact, Feature update, User impact


Summary
                Outlook on the web has a new "Account" settings category, improving user settings usability. The rollout begins late September 2024 for Targeted Release and late October for General Availability, with completion expected by late November 2024. Organizations may need to update training and documentation.


More Information

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 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.

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