Microsoft Outlook: Replace quick compose pop-up with inline appointment creation in new Outlook for Windows and web

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October 2025 November 2025 December 2025 January 2026 February 2026 March 2026
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Summary

In new Outlook for Windows and web, single-clicking an empty calendar slot will enable inline appointment creation instead of a quick compose pop-up, aligning with classic Outlook. Rollout starts October 2025, completing by March 2026, with no admin action required but user notification recommended.

Details

Updated December 12, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

In new Outlook for Windows and web, when single-clicking on an empty time slot on the calendar surface, the quick compose pop-up will no longer appear. Instead, you will be able to create an appointment by typing directly in the time slot on the calendar grid, just as you can in classic Outlook for Windows. There will be no change to double-click behavior; the full compose form will still open as it does today.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 406948.

[When this will happen:]

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early October 2025 (previously early April) and expect to complete by end of February 2026 (previously late October 2025).

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early November 2025 (previously early May) and expect to complete by end of March 2026 (previously late November 2025).

[How this will affect your organization:]

This may affect how users create appointments quickly on the calendar surface. We expect this to be a better experience, especially for those familiar with classic Outlook inline appointment creation.

This update is available by default.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

This rollout will happen automatically with no admin action required. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.

Related Roadmap Items

Change History

December 13, 2025 at 4:30 AM Updated
Summary
Previous
In new Outlook for Windows and web, single-clicking an empty calendar slot now allows inline appointment creation instead of a quick compose pop-up. Double-click behavior remains unchanged. Rollout starts October 2025, requires no admin action, and aims to improve user experience.
New
In new Outlook for Windows and web, single-clicking an empty calendar slot will enable inline appointment creation instead of a quick compose pop-up, aligning with classic Outlook. Rollout starts October 2025, completing by March 2026, with no admin action required but user notification recommended.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-09-09T13:26:26.987Z
New
2025-12-12T22:16:58.680Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated September 5, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.

In new Outlook for Windows and web, when single-clicking on an empty time slot on the calendar surface, the quick compose pop-up will no longer appear. Instead, you will be able to create an appointment by typing directly in the time slot on the calendar grid, just as you can in classic Outlook for Windows. There will be no change to double-click behavior; the full compose form will still open as it does today.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 406948.

[When this will happen:]

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early October 2025 (previously early April) and expect to complete by late October 2025 (previously late April).

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early November 2025 (previously early May) and expect to complete by late November 2025 (previously late August).

[How this will affect your organization:]

This may affect how users create appointments quickly on the calendar surface. We expect this to be a better experience, especially for those familiar with classic Outlook inline appointment creation.

This update is available by default.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

This rollout will happen automatically with no admin action required. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.

New

Updated December 12, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

In new Outlook for Windows and web, when single-clicking on an empty time slot on the calendar surface, the quick compose pop-up will no longer appear. Instead, you will be able to create an appointment by typing directly in the time slot on the calendar grid, just as you can in classic Outlook for Windows. There will be no change to double-click behavior; the full compose form will still open as it does today.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 406948.

[When this will happen:]

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early October 2025 (previously early April) and expect to complete by end of February 2026 (previously late October 2025).

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early November 2025 (previously early May) and expect to complete by end of March 2026 (previously late November 2025).

[How this will affect your organization:]

This may affect how users create appointments quickly on the calendar surface. We expect this to be a better experience, especially for those familiar with classic Outlook inline appointment creation.

This update is available by default.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

This rollout will happen automatically with no admin action required. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.

September 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM Updated
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-09-05T15:01:25.233Z
New
2025-09-09T13:26:26.987Z
September 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM Updated
Summary
Previous
In new Outlook for Windows and web, single-clicking an empty calendar slot now allows inline appointment creation instead of a quick compose pop-up. Double-click behavior remains unchanged. Rollout starts April 2025, completing by August 2025, with no admin action needed.
New
In new Outlook for Windows and web, single-clicking an empty calendar slot now allows inline appointment creation instead of a quick compose pop-up. Double-click behavior remains unchanged. Rollout starts October 2025, requires no admin action, and aims to improve user experience.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-08-05T19:39:46.940Z
New
2025-09-05T15:01:25.233Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated August 5, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.

In new Outlook for Windows and web, when single-clicking on an empty time slot on the calendar surface, the quick compose pop-up will no longer appear. Instead, you will be able to create an appointment by typing directly in the time slot on the calendar grid, just as you can in classic Outlook for Windows. There will be no change to double-click behavior; the full compose form will still open as it does today.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 406948.

[When this will happen:]

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early April 2025 (previously early March) and expect to complete by late April 2025 (previously late March).

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 (previously late March) and expect to complete by late August 2025 (previously late July).

[How this will affect your organization:]

This may affect how users create appointments quickly on the calendar surface. We expect this to be a better experience, especially for those familiar with classic Outlook inline appointment creation.

This update is available by default.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

This rollout will happen automatically with no admin action required. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.

New

Updated September 5, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.

In new Outlook for Windows and web, when single-clicking on an empty time slot on the calendar surface, the quick compose pop-up will no longer appear. Instead, you will be able to create an appointment by typing directly in the time slot on the calendar grid, just as you can in classic Outlook for Windows. There will be no change to double-click behavior; the full compose form will still open as it does today.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 406948.

[When this will happen:]

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early October 2025 (previously early April) and expect to complete by late October 2025 (previously late April).

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early November 2025 (previously early May) and expect to complete by late November 2025 (previously late August).

[How this will affect your organization:]

This may affect how users create appointments quickly on the calendar surface. We expect this to be a better experience, especially for those familiar with classic Outlook inline appointment creation.

This update is available by default.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

This rollout will happen automatically with no admin action required. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.

August 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM Updated
Summary
Previous
In the new Outlook for Windows and web, single-clicking an empty calendar slot will now allow inline appointment creation instead of a quick compose pop-up. This change will roll out from April to July 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended.
New
In new Outlook for Windows and web, single-clicking an empty calendar slot now allows inline appointment creation instead of a quick compose pop-up. Double-click behavior remains unchanged. Rollout starts April 2025, completing by August 2025, with no admin action needed.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-06-04T15:46:11.847Z
New
2025-08-05T19:39:46.940Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated June 4, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

In new Outlook for Windows and web, when single-clicking on an empty time slot on the calendar surface, the quick compose pop-up will no longer appear. Instead, you will be able to create an appointment by typing directly in the time slot on the calendar grid, just as you can in classic Outlook for Windows. There will be no change to double-click behavior; the full compose form will still open as it does today.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 406948.

[When this will happen:]

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early April 2025 (previously early March) and expect to complete by late April 2025 (previously late March).

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 (previously late March) and expect to complete by late July 2025 (previously late May).

[How this will affect your organization:]

This may affect how users create appointments quickly on the calendar surface. We expect this to be a better experience, especially for those familiar with classic Outlook inline appointment creation.

This update is available by default.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

This rollout will happen automatically with no admin action required. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.

New

Updated August 5, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.

In new Outlook for Windows and web, when single-clicking on an empty time slot on the calendar surface, the quick compose pop-up will no longer appear. Instead, you will be able to create an appointment by typing directly in the time slot on the calendar grid, just as you can in classic Outlook for Windows. There will be no change to double-click behavior; the full compose form will still open as it does today.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 406948.

[When this will happen:]

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early April 2025 (previously early March) and expect to complete by late April 2025 (previously late March).

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 (previously late March) and expect to complete by late August 2025 (previously late July).

[How this will affect your organization:]

This may affect how users create appointments quickly on the calendar surface. We expect this to be a better experience, especially for those familiar with classic Outlook inline appointment creation.

This update is available by default.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

This rollout will happen automatically with no admin action required. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.

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