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MC800848Microsoft Outlook: New search UI for contacts and global address list

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Summary

Outlook for Mac will introduce a new search UI for contacts and the global address list, starting late June 2024, with no preparation needed. This update is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397093.

More information

Updated July 5, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

In Microsoft Outlook, this feature will provide a new experience for searching contacts and the global address list while addressing mail and calendar events in Outlook for Mac.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397093

When this will happen:

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late June 2024 and expect to complete by early July (previously mid-August) 2024.

How this will affect your organization:

While adding recipients with similar names, users can view contact information and the organization chart to ensure the right person is added:

What you need to do to prepare:

There is no preparation needed.

Version history

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