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Microsoft released the March feature update of Outlook for Microsoft 365 Apps in the Current Channel (previously known as the Office 365 Monthly Channel).

There are no these features this time but it does include 9 highlighted fixes.

• We fixed an issue that caused messages using the Encrypt Only and Do Not Forward templates to return unexpected permissions through the object model.
• We fixed an issue that caused some toggle-type options to sync incorrectly when using Cloud Settings.
• We fixed an issue that caused the “Index out of date” message to display too often.
• We fixed an issue that caused users to expect a stop responding in Outlook in some diagnostic scenarios.
• We fixed an issue that caused users to see only a subset of the messages to get moved when moving multiple mail items from Focused to Other or Other to Focused.
• A data change was made to include a new United Kingdom holiday in UK-based calendars.
• We fixed an issue where removed shared calendars reappeared when the REST shared calendar feature was enabled.
• We fixed an issue that caused Outlook to close unexpectedly during shutdown under some circumstances.
• We fixed an issue that caused contact cards to not show properly.

Note: Depending on your installation type, this update can be installed via the Update Now button in Outlook or the Microsoft Store and updates Outlook to: Version 2203 (Build 15028.20160).

A new 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 5 security updates for Visio (3) and Word (2).

In addition, it contains 3 documented non-security fix for Outlook Current Version 2202, 1 new feature and 5 fixes for Monthly Enterprise Version 2201, and 1 fix for Semi-Annual Version 2108.

• Version 2202
  • We fixed an issue that caused users to experience performance issues when switching folders due to a corrupt view setting.
  • We fixed an issue that caused the default icon to be displayed for attached messages when a custom icon was expected.
  • We fixed an issue that caused the membership list to fail to display for contact cards.
• Version 2201
  • We fixed an issue that caused users to be unable to open messages with Digital Rights Management policies applied.
  • We fixed an issue where a received email would not include a link to open the message.
  • We fixed an issue that caused a stop responding when loading personas.
  • We fixed an issue that caused certain Smart Link callouts to be inaccessible to screen readers.
  • We fixed an issue where the folder hierarchy did not synchronize all folders for very large primary mailboxes with more than 10000 folders.
• Version 2108
  • We fixed an issue that caused the scroll bar on the appointment view in meeting invitations to be shrunk horizontally.

The new features in Monthly Enterprise Version 2201 is;

• Use your voice to send email and @mention
  New voice commands let you send mail and @mention others while dictating.

Version 2202 has now also been released to the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel (Preview) and contains 11 highlighted new features and 38 fixes which have been made available already to the Current and Monthly Enterprise release channels. Some notable new features are;

• Expanded GAL people suggestions for mail and calendar compose
  Outlook will now return results from the complete GAL when suggestions people for email and calendar compose.
• Read messages with fewer distractions
  Make it easier to focus on messages with custom text spacing, page colors, column width, and line focus, by turning on Immersive Reader.
• Turn on shared calendar improvements
  For shared calendars in Office 365, Outlook can update these calendars using the REST API. Turn on the preview for faster and more reliable updates to shared calendars.

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 2202 (Build 14931.20132)
• Monthly Enterprise
  Version 2201 (Build 14827.20220)
  Version 2112 (Build 14729.20360)
• Semi-Annual Enterprise (Preview)
  Version 2202 (Build 14931.20132)
• Semi-Annual Enterprise
  Version 2108 (Build 14326.20852)
  Version 2102 (Build 13801.21214) 
• Outlook LTSC 2021
  Version 2108 (Build 14332.20255)
• Outlook 2019 Volume Licensed
  Version 1808 (Build 10384.20023)

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.

Security updates have been released for Exchange 2013, Exchange 2016 and Exchange 2019.

The updates fix the following Vulnerabilities;

• CVE-2022-23277: Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
• CVE-2022-24463: Microsoft Exchange Server Spoofing Vulnerability (does not apply to Exchange 2013)

None of the them are currently publicly disclosed nor being exploited. However, the exploitability assessment of CVE-2022-23277 is regarded as “Exploitation More Likely”. It is therefor important to update as soon as possible.

The update for Exchange 2013 also contains a critical change for continued support for add-ins. Without this update, you will not be able to install or start any new Office add-ins.

• KB5012925: RFC certificate timestamp validation in Exchange Server 2013

View: Exchange Blog: Released: March 2022 Exchange Server Security Updates
View: Description of the security update for Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 and Exchange 2016: March 8, 2022 (KB5012698)
View: Description of the security update for Microsoft Exchange Server 2013: March 8, 2022 (KB5010324)

Download: Security Update for Exchange 2019 CU10 and CU11
Download: Security Update for Exchange 2016 CU21 and CU22
Download: Security Update for Exchange 2013 CU23

Microsoft released the February feature update of Outlook for Microsoft 365 Apps in the Current Channel (previously known as the Office 365 Monthly Channel).

It comes with 1 new feature for Outlook and 5 highlighted fixes. The new feature and fixes are listed below;

• Org Explorer
  Visualize and explore your company’s internal structure, work teams, and individual roles.
• We fixed an issue where the folder hierarchy did not synchronize all folders for very large primary mailboxes with more than 10000 folders.
• We fixed an issue where a received email would not include a link to open the message.
• We fixed an issue that caused certain Smart Link callouts to be inaccessible to screen readers.
• We fixed an issue that caused contact cards to not show.
• We fixed an issue in the Outlook preview pane to allow SVG images to render properly.

Note: Depending on your installation type, this update can be installed via the Update Now button in Outlook or the Microsoft Store and updates Outlook to: Version 2202 (Build 14931.20120).

A new 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 5 security updates for Excel (1), Visio (1) and Office (3).

In addition, it contains 6 new features and 4 fixes for Monthly Enterprise Version 2112, and 1 fix for Semi-Annual Version 2108.

• Version 2112
  • We fixed an issue that caused the smart link URL to not update when the user changed the permissions on the link in the message.
  • We fixed an issue that caused applications to become unresponsive after loading a contact card.
  • We fixed an issue that caused a stop responding when loading personas.
  • We fixed an issue that caused users to see garbled text in some fields when exporting contacts to a CSV.
• Version 2108
  • We fixed an issue that caused Reply All to fail to include the sender when the sender is different from the Reply To address and is also the recipient.

The new features in Monthly Enterprise Version 2112 are;

• Grammar checking’s got your back
  Outlook marks grammar errors as you type, so you can apply suggestions with a single click.
• Delete conversation by message owner
  This feature allows you to delete a conversation by message owner.
• One-click writing suggestions
  Apply writing suggestions with a single click. Editor corrects spelling and grammar and gives you ideas for refining your writing.
• Make your messages accessible for everyone
  Outlook automatically lets you know when there are accessibility issues in your messages when you’re sending it and helps you fix the issue.
• Turn on shared calendar improvements
  For shared calendars in Office 365, Outlook can update these calendars using the REST API. Turn on the preview for faster and more reliable updates to shared calendars.
• Improved address book search
  You can now search additional fields in the Address Book including name, title, location, and more.

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 2201 (Build 14827.20192)
• Monthly Enterprise
  Version 2112 (Build 14729.20322)
  Version 2111 (Build 14701.20314)
• Semi-Annual Enterprise (Preview)
  Version 2108 (Build 14326.20784)
• Semi-Annual Enterprise
  Version 2108 (Build 14326.20784)
  Version 2102 (Build 13801.21156)
  Version 2008 (Build 13127.21886)
• Outlook LTSC 2021
  Version 2108 (Build 14332.20238)
• Outlook 2019 Volume Licensed
  Version 1808 (Build 10383.20027)

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.

Microsoft released the January feature update of Outlook for Microsoft 365 Apps in the Current Channel (previously known as the Office 365 Monthly Channel).

It comes with 1 new feature for Outlook and 4 highlighted fixes. The new feature and fixes are listed below;

• Improved address book search
  You can now search additional fields in the Address Book including name, title, location, and more.
• We fixed an issue that caused a stop responding when loading personas.
• We fixed an issue that caused applications to become unresponsive after loading a contact card.
• We fixed an issue that caused the smart link URL to be unable to update when the user changed the permissions on the link in the message.
• We fixed an issue that caused users to be unable to open messages with Digital Rights Management policies applied.

Note: Depending on your installation type, this update can be installed via the Update Now button in Outlook or the Microsoft Store and updates Outlook to: Version 2201 (Build 14827.20158).

A new 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 2 security updates which both apply to Office in general.

In addition, it contains 4 fixes for Monthly Enterprise Version 2111, and 1 fix for Semi-Annual (Preview) Version 2108.

• Version 2111
  • We fixed an issue that caused users to experience a close unexpectedly when retrieving personas.
  • We fixed an issue that caused users to experience an unexpected close when loading people photos.
  • We fixed an issue that caused an unexpected close when displaying a contact card.
  • We fixed an issue that caused users to experience an close unexpectedly when loading personas in PowerPoint.
• Version 2108
  • We fixed an issue where users may have experienced a delayed response to typing while an animated gif plays in the Word or Outlook canvas, either on screen or scrolled just off screen.

Version 2108 has now also been released to the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel and contains 16 highlighted new feature and 65 fixes which have been made available already to the other release channels. Some notable new features are;

• Share to Teams
  Share messages from Outlook with a person or channel in Teams.
• Build in time between back-to-back meetings
  Give attendees time to catch their breath or travel between locations by setting meetings to start 5-10 min late by default.
• Every meeting online
  Update your calendar settings to make every meeting you create a Teams Meeting by default so you no longer need to remember to click the Teams Meeting option.
• Your Outlook settings in the cloud
  Choose your Outlook for Windows settings like Automatic Replies, Focused Inbox, and Privacy, and get to them on any PC.
• Pick where to search
  The new search scope drop down allows you to more easily modify your search and switch between Current Folder and Current Mailbox.

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 2112 (Build 14729.20248)
• Monthly Enterprise
  Version 2111 (Build 14701.20290)
  Version 2110 (Build 14527.20364)
• Semi-Annual Enterprise (Preview)
  Version 2108 (Build 14326.20738)
• Semi-Annual Enterprise
  Version 2108 (Build 14326.20738)
  Version 2102 (Build 13801.21106)
  Version 2008 (Build 13127.21856)
• Outlook LTSC 2021
  Version 2108 (Build 14332.20216)
• Outlook 2019 Volume Licensed
  Version 1808 (Build 10382.20034)

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.

Security updates have been released for Exchange 2013, Exchange 2016 and Exchange 2019.

The updates fixes the following Vulnerabilities;

• CVE-2022-21846: Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
• CVE-2022-21855: Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
• CVE-2022-21969: Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

None of the them are currently publicly disclosed nor being exploited. However, their exploitability assessment are all regarded as “Exploitation More Likely”. It is therefor important to update as soon as possible.

View: Exchange Blog: Released: January 2022 Exchange Server Security Updates
View: Description of the security update for Microsoft Exchange Server 2019, 2016, and 2013: January 11, 2022 (KB5008631)

Download: Security Update for Exchange 2019 CU10 and CU11
Download: Security Update for Exchange 2016 CU21 and CU22
Download: Security Update for Exchange 2013 CU23

Fashionably late to the New Year’s party comes the release of the December feature update of Outlook for Microsoft 365 Apps in the Current Channel (previously known as the Office 365 Monthly Channel).

It comes with 1 new feature for Outlook and 1 highlighted fix. There is 1 additional fix in the general Office Suite and another 1 in Access which also affect Outlook.

• Improved Calendar Search
  Improvements have been made to Calendar search, largest of which is the ability to more easily find the next occurrence of a series in search results.
• We fixed an issue that caused users to see garbled text in some fields when exporting contacts to a CSV.
• Access: Implemented a change which enables full support of requirement set 1.11 and 1.9 for Outlook add-ins.
• Office: We fixed an issue where the teaching callouts (tips) about the new look of Office did not appear in Outlook. Now, users of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote are notified about the changes to the new look of Office, which includes information about what changed and how to change settings, or toggle off the experience.

Note: Depending on your installation type, this update can be installed via the Update Now button in Outlook or the Microsoft Store and updates Outlook to: Version 2112 (Build 14729.20194).