Outlook: See progress when running rules manually in the new Outlook for Windows and Web

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Who is affected: The audience described by the Microsoft update is represented by: Outlook: See progress when running rules manually in the new Outlook for Windows and Web When you choose “Run Rule Now” in Outlook, you’ll now see a visual progress indicator in both the message list and the rules page, showing that the rule is actively being applied. This helps confirm the action is in progress especially for large mailboxes, so you’re not left wondering if anything is happening. #newoutlookforwindows GA date: December CY2025 Launched General Availability Worldwide (Standard Mu

Why it matters: The change matters because the official source describes: Outlook: See progress when running rules manually in the new Outlook for Windows and Web When you choose “Run Rule Now” in Outlook, you’ll now see a visual progress indicator in both the message list and the rules page, showing that the rule is actively being applied. This helps confirm the action is in progress especially for large mailboxes, so you’re not left wondering if anything is happening. #newoutlookforwindows GA date: December CY2025 Launched General Availability Worldwide (Standard Mu

Urgency: Monitor

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