The new feature, Microsoft Lists: Conditional formatting on calendar view, helps customize the calendar to meet specific requirements. Items in a list calendar view can be color coded based on conditions or rules specified on the fields available in the view. These rules can be managed using the ‘Format current view’ section of the Calendar view. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 93360.
When this will happen
Standard release: The feature rollout will begin in mid-June and is expected to complete by end of June.
How this will affect your organization
Users will now be able to apply colors/highlights to the items appearing on the calendar canvas. This can be achieved using the ‘format current view’ option from the top right dropdown. Using the fields available in the view, the feature will introduce following capabilities:
- Add a new rule based on a field and select the color for corresponding items
- Modify, rearrange and delete existing rules
What you need to do to prepare
No action is required to enable this feature. You may consider notifying users about this new capability and update your training and documentation as appropriate.
Message ID: MC394263
Published: 20 June 2022
Updated: 20 June 2022
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