M365 Changelog: (Updated) User settings usability improved with a new “Account” settings category in Outlook on the web – Aug 20, 2024

Summary

Outlook on the web has a new "Account" settings category for improved usability. Settings like Automatic replies, Email signatures, Categories, Mobile devices, and Storage have been moved to this category. Rollout begins late August 2024 for Targeted Release and late September 2024 for General Availability. Organizations may need to update training and documentation.

MC867665 – Updated September 13, 2024: Microsoft has updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

Microsoft has improved the usability of settings by moving various user settings into a new “Account” settings category in Outlook on the web.

When this will happen:

Targeted Release: Microsoft will begin rolling out late September 2024 (previously late August) and expects to complete by late October 2024 (previously late September).

General Availability (Worldwide): Microsoft will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously late September) and expects to complete by late November 2024 (previously early October).

How this will affect your organization:

Which setting moved?Where was it originally?Where is it now?
Automatic repliesMailNew “Account” category
Email signaturesMail > Compose and replyNew “Account” category
CategoriesGeneralNew “Account” category
Mobile devicesGeneralNew “Account” category
StorageGeneralNew “Account” category

In the new “Account” category that we’ve introduced to Outlook web, you can view and manage your account details, and even access your subscription details for Microsoft 365 and Copilot if you’re logged into a Consumer Outlook account.

To view your account details:

  1. Navigate to the Settings (⚙️) icon > select “Account”
  2. Select “Manage”

To return to your “Account” page, select “Return to account page” at the bottom of the screen.

What you need to do to prepare:

You may consider updating your training and documentation as appropriate.