MC962517: Microsoft Outlook for Windows and web: Tips pane will move to the ribbon

Announcement IDMC962517Published Date12-20-2024
ServiceGeneralLast Updated12-20-2024
CategoryStay informedExpiration Date05-23-2025
Roadmap ID470022Action Required by Date
TagsFeature update, User impact


Summary
                The Tips pane in Microsoft Outlook will be relocated to the Help tab on the ribbon, affecting new Outlook for Windows and the web. This update, part of Roadmap ID 470022, will roll out from mid-January to mid-March 2025 and requires no admin action.


More Information

Coming soon to new Microsoft Outlook: Tips are moving from the top of the window to the Help tab on the ribbon. This message applies to new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web.

When this will happen:

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by mid-February 2025.

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 and expect to complete by mid-March 2025.

How this will affect your organization:

Users will be able to access the Tips pane from the Help tab on the Outlook ribbon:

Tips pane

This change is on by default.

What you need to do to prepare:

This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to determine the impact for your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.

Previous Post Next Post