M365 Changelog: (Updated) Microsoft Outlook: New search UI for contacts and global address list

MC800848 – Updated July 5, 2024: Microsoft has 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): Microsoft will begin rolling out late June 2024 and expects 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:

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What you need to do to prepare:

There is no preparation needed.