MC1493186 High
Microsoft Outlook for Android and iOS: Send Availability functionality restored
Summary AI-generated
Send Availability feature is restored in Outlook mobile apps, allowing users to easily share meeting time slots when replying to emails.
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Original post from Microsoft
[What and why]
We have restored the Send Availability feature to the Microsoft Outlook mobile app experience. When composing a reply to an email, users can tap the calendar icon and select Send Availability, which allows them to see their availability and easily list time slots for their recipients. iOS users also have access to this feature through the on-screen keyboard and VoiceOver. This change makes it easier for mobile users to schedule meetings with others.
[Rollout schedule]
- General Availability (Worldwide): This update is available now.
[Impact on your organization]
Who is affected
- Outlook for Android and iOS users
Platforms and services
- Microsoft Outlook for Android
- Microsoft Outlook for iOS
What will happen
- Users can view and send their meeting availability directly within the Microsoft Outlook for Android and iOS mobile apps, making it easier to schedule meetings with others.
- iOS users can also access this feature by using the on-screen keyboard or VoiceOver.
[Action required and recommendations]
No action is required.
[Learn more]
[Compliance considerations]
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.
Additional details from Microsoft
- RoadmapIds
- 570665
- Summary
- The Send Availability feature is restored in Microsoft Outlook for Android and iOS, allowing users to share their meeting availability easily while composing emails. iOS users can also access it via the keyboard and VoiceOver. The update is available worldwide with no action required.
- Platforms
- Android, iOS