M365 Changelog: (Updated) Microsoft Outlook: New Sync Feature

MC707650 – Updated February 25, 2024: Microsoft has updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

A button option to initiate email sync is coming to the new Microsoft Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web. This will allow users to ensure that their send and receive email experience is up to date. This functionality will be in the View tab of the Ribbon.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 375743

When this will happen:

Microsoft will begin rolling out in mid-March 2024 (previously mid-February) and expects to be complete by early April 2024 (previously early March).

How this will affect your organization:

Users can ensure that their send and receive email experience is up to date by using the new synch button in the View tab of the Ribbon.

What you need to do to prepare:

There is no action needed to prepare for this change. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation as appropriate.