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Microsoft Outlook: Add shared folders to Favorites
Outlook for Windows and web will soon allow adding shared folders to Favorites. Rollout begins June 2024 for Targeted Release and July 2024 for General Availability. No admin action needed; users should be informed. Learn more at Microsoft Support. Not applicable to Mac or mobile devices.
Coming soon for new Microsoft Outlook for Windows and Outlook for web: Users will be able to add shared folders to their Favorites list in the top left corner of the screen. This message does not apply to Outlook for Mac or Outlook for mobile devices.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 388913.
When this will happen:
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early June 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by mid-August 2024.
How this will affect your organization:
This new functionality will enable users to add shared folders and individual folders from shared mailboxes to their Favorites. This means that users can easily access important folders from shared resources or individual colleagues, directly from their Favorites. Users can share calendars, or folders that contain mail, contacts, tasks, or notes.
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 as appropriate.
Learn more: Open and use a shared mailbox in Outlook – Microsoft Support
Message ID: MC799635
