The January security and rollup update has been made available for all Click-to-Run installations of Outlook 2016, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2021 and Outlook as part of a Microsoft 365 subscription.
It contains 1 security update for shared Office components. After applying this update, you can no longer insert FBX files (3D models) into Office documents and emails. Substitutes and workarounds are available.
There were no additional non-security fixes released to any of the already available Channels. There is also no new Monthly Enterprise Channel release and note that support for Version 2309 has ended.
However, Version 2308 has now also been released to the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel and contains 12 highlighted new features and 49 fixes for Outlook (including 4 via Word and 1 via shared Office components) which have been made available already to the other release channels. The new feature are;
- Inheritance of attachment labels to email messages
For email messages with attachments, apply a label that matches the highest classification of those attachments. - Prevent data leaks more easily with the new Sensitivity toolbar
Sensitivity labels powered by Microsoft Purview Information Protection are now displayed next to the message Subject line, allowing you to easily recognize and adhere to your organization’s policies. - Block emails with sensitive labels
Implement pop-up messages in Outlook that warn, justify, or block emails being sent based on sensitivity labels. - Disable the Azure Information Protection Add-in by default
Office apps will now automatically disable the legacy Azure Information Protection add-in and use the built-in sensitivity labels to view and apply labels powered by Microsoft Purview Information Protection. - Assign a sublabel as the default when a parent label is selected
When using built-in sensitivity labels in Microsoft 365 Apps, admins can specify a sublabel to get applied automatically when a parent label is selected. This takes effect only when users select a parent label manually. - Same signature, all devices with Outlook for Windows
Your signature is stored in the cloud. Create it once and use it everywhere you use Outlook for Windows. - Enabling Bookings Meta OS app in Win32
Replacing the existing Bookings app with new app for Meta OS in Win32. - Accessibility Ribbon in Outlook for Windows
The Accessibility Ribbon brings together in one place all the tools you need to make your emails accessible. - Get relevant alerts with new Notifications pane
Don’t let important information get buried in your inbox. The new Notifications pane in Outlook delivers notifications that are relevant to you in the context of your regular email. The pane gives you the ability to customize the types of notifications you wish to receive, including email and document @mentions, travel updates, deliveries, and more. - Reactions
This feature allows users to apply emotive reactions (e.g., , ♥, ) to email messages and see what reactions have been applied by other people as well. - We added a registry key that hides the “Try the new Outlook” toggle
To learn more about the new Outlook for Windows, please click here. For additional information on managing mailbox access to the new Outlook for Windows, please click here.- Key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook\Options\General - Value name:
HideNewOutlookToggle - Value type:
REG_DWORD 0(default) – “Try the new Outlook” toggle, if available in selected update channel, is displayed to users.1– “Try the new Outlook” toggle is hidden.
- Key:
- Org Explorer
Visualize and explore your company’s internal structure, work teams, and individual roles.
Based on your release channel, you’ll be updated to the following version;
- Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook 2016 Retail, Outlook 2019 Retail, Outlook 2021 Retail
Version 2312 (Build 17126.20132) - Monthly Enterprise
Version 2310 (Build 16924.20202) - Semi-Annual Enterprise (Preview)
Version 2308 (Build 16731.20504) - Semi-Annual Enterprise
Version 2308 (Build 16731.20504)
Version 2302 (Build 16130.20884)
Version 2208 (Build 15601.20848) - Outlook LTSC 2021
Version 2108 (Build 14332.20624) - Outlook 2019 Volume Licensed
Version 1808 (Build 10406.20006)
Note: Depending on your installation type, this update can be installed via the Update Now button in Outlook itself or the Microsoft Store. This update does not apply to msi-based installations of Office 2016.
