Send Availability feature removed from Outlook for iOS?

Anonymous
2024-05-02T07:44:59+00:00

I have been making regular use of the "Send Availability" feature in the Outlook app for iOS. Recently though, I can't seem to access this. Previously, there was a 'Calendar' button above the keyboard when replying to emails, which allowed easy selection of free timeslots in my Calendar. When I tap the Calendar button now, it just tries to create an event.

Hoping that I am missing something, rather than the feature having been removed?

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-09-07T12:37:11+00:00

    OMG! It is back! Just made my day. Thanks for letting us know. Of course, not sure why they wouldn't use the same icon. The new one is not intuitive, but it's fine. Not complaining.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-09-05T18:42:57+00:00

    MS, way to cement your position as the least user-friendly software developer. You had a useful feature and disabled it. Stupid.

    @zm612 Please take a look at the rest of the thread for a resolution. The feature is available, but with a different icon.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-08-20T18:56:41+00:00

    Great Find! I have the icon on my android but not on my iphone

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-08-20T18:23:13+00:00

    Wow. That is it. Thank you!!!

    Can this also be done from the desktop application or the web application?

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-05-02T10:29:06+00:00

    Hello James DaviesUK,

    Many thanks for the response.

    We apologize if we are not able to meet your requirements; however, thank you for bringing this to our attention, we will surely raise your concerns to our Product Team and hopefully this can be considered in the future updates. In the meantime, we suggest posting your feedback as an idea to our Outlook in-app feedback by going to Settings and click Help & Feedback.

    Currently, the only option as a workaround; you can indeed send your availability directly from your calendar when composing an email or replying to one.

    • When composing an email or replying to one, tap the calendar icon (usually located above the keyboard).
    • Select the timeslots that work best for you.
    • Tap the checkmark to confirm your selection and then click Send.
    • And this is how it will look, showing the availability of the sender.

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    This feature makes it convenient to share your availability without leaving the email interface*.*

    I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions. Please understand that our initial response may not always resolve the issue right away. However, with your help and more detailed information, we can work together to find a solution. Thank you for your help.

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