Microsoft is making some adjustments to the GAL search and browse experiences in New Outlook and Outlook on the web. Users will be asked to type in more characters to refine their search in some cases.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 185475
Outlook: Global Address List updates in new Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the Web
We are making some adjustments to the GAL search and browse experiences. Users will be asked to type in more characters to refine their search in some cases. There will be some other visual improvements in error messaging. Another way to find recipients is by using the suggestion dropdown picker in the To/Cc/Bcc lines.
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When this will happen
Standard Release: This is currently rolling out and expected to complete it within the next few months.
How this will affect your organization
Users will be asked to type in more characters to refine their search in some cases. There will be some other visual improvements in error messaging. Another way to find recipients is by using the suggestion dropdown picker in the To/Cc/Bcc lines. Microsoft will continue our investments in the latter for both New Outlook and Outlook on the Web.
What you need to do to prepare
Microsoft recommend you start communicating the change to users across your organization. Microsoft will publish content support on the changes for all users to better understand what is changing.
Message ID: MC700934
Check before: 2024-01-05
Created: 2023-12-22
Updated: 2023-12-22
Rollout Start: November 2023
Added to roadmap: 11/9/2023
Product: Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook
Platform: US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status: In development
Change type: Feature update, User impact, Admin impact
Release Phase: General Availability
Tags: Admin impact, Desktop, DoD, Feature update, GCC, GCC High, General Availability, In development, Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook, User impact, Web, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)