The following describes the intention for developing a web-based add-in for the new Outlook.
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The implementation will take place over several DocuNote versions. The plan is indicative, and priority and functionality may change, including for technical reasons
| Classic Outlook | The New Outlook | DocuNote Version |
|---|---|---|
| Tree - View organisationstree | ||
| Last used cases | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Organisations tree | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Favorits | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Matching cases (on user) | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Latest Archived | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Find last archived location by unfolding a folder | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Last archived coloring (folder) | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Search case | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Search Contact | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Create new archive | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Create new case | Implemented, limited metadata | 6.9 |
| Create new folder/all types | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Properties for folder and cases | Implemented, limited metadata | 6.9 |
| Show documents in chosen folder | To be implemented | 7.0+ |
| User casestructure | Removed | N/A |
| Business unit structure | Removed | N/A |
| Archive on multiple places as shortcut | To be implemented | 7.0 |
| PDF-composing | Removed, possibly via DocuNote link | N/A |
| Save and delete | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Send and save | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Archiving of more e-mail in one handling | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Support for “Dark mode” following The New Outlook | To be implemented if tecnically possible | 7.1 |
| Attachments + settings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Choice of Documentcategori | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Choice of Documenttype | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Lock Document | Implemented | 6.9 |
| E-mail - properties | Implemented, limited metadata | 6.9 |
| E-mail "All properties" when more than one chosen | Removed | N/A |
| Attachments - Properties | Implemented, limited metadata | 6.9 |
| Show attachment | To be implemented if tecnically possible | 7.x |
| Archive e-mail (on/off) | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Chose attachments for archiving | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Chose attachments (Marking/remove marking of attachments) | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Automatic choice/remove selection of attachments base on name and type | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Save attachment - Chose location | To be implemented | 7.x |
| Save attachment - new version to existing document | To be implemented | 7.x |
| Save attachment as new document on another location | To be implemented | 7.x |
| Attach documents to email | ||
|---|---|---|
| Latest used documents | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Navigate - Latest used cases | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Navigate - Latest used documents (as latest used pane) | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Navigate - Organisationtree | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Favorit folder | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Search case | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Attach document (Original format) | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Attach document as PDF | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Attach document as DNO shortcut | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Attach document as URL (DNO stream) | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Zip - extracting zip and archiving of the documents | Expected Implemented | 7.1 |
| E-mail info | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category-marking on every every e-mail “Saved in DocuNote” | To be implemented | 7.0 |
| E-mail info-button | To be implemented | 7.0 |
| Copy casenumber | To be implemented | 7.0 |
| Go to location in DocuNote (DNO streaming) | To be implemented | 7.0 |
| Phraselibrary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Phrase-tree | To be implemented | 7.0 |
| Insert phrace at mark (dobbelclick) | To be implemented | 7.0 |
| New folder | Won’t be implemente (can be managed in DocuNote) | N/A |
| Save chosen text in email as phase | Won’t be implemente (can be managed in DocuNote) | N/A |
| Upload chose text in mail as a new version of a phrase | Won’t be implemente (can be managed in DocuNote) | N/A |
| Phrase properties | Removed, not relevant in Outlook | N/A |
| Favorit pane | To be implemented | 7.0 |
| Add phrase as favorit | To be implemented | 7.0 |
| Delete phrase | Won’t be implemente (can be managed in DocuNote) | N/A |
| Opdate | To be implemented | 7.0 |
| Move phrase | Won’t be implemente (can be managed in DocuNote) | N/A |
| Insert mergingcode | Removed, not relevant in Outlook | N/A |
| Search phrase | To be implemented | 7.0 |
| DocuNote Windows client | ||
|---|---|---|
| Opening of DNO in emails | Implemeted, "Open always this filetype" must be activated by user or Group policies. Icon will not show DocuNote-icon in The New Outlook | 6.9 |
| Create task | Intent to implement if/when technical solution found. Not supported in 6.9 | 7.0+ |
| Create meeting appointment | Intent to implement if/when technical solution found. Not supported in 6.9 | 7.0+ |
| E-mail-template (MSG) | Intent to implement if/when technical solution found. Not supported in 6.9 | 7.0+ |
| E-mail-template (HTML) | Intent to implement if/when technical solution found. Not supported in 6.9 | 7.0+ |
| Save MSG as template | Intent to implement if/when technical solution found. Not supported in 6.9 | 7.0+ |
| Send DNO to e-mail | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Send PDF to e-mail | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Send document to e-mail | Implemented | 6.9 |
| Send e-mail via e-mail-template | Intent to implement if/when technical solution found. Not supported in 6.9 | 7.0+ |
| Send e-mail with contact (+ choice for e-mail-template) | Intent to implement if/when technical solution found. Not supported in 6.9 | 7.0+ |
| Send e-mail with contact | Implemented | 6.9 |
Q: When should we transition to The New Outlook?
A: It depends partly on your company's policy. Currently, it's possible to "Opt in," meaning individual users can enable it if the company hasn't removed this option. At some point, Microsoft will announce that they're enabling The New Outlook as the default. For a period, it will be possible to "Opt out," i.e., return to the classic Outlook. Later, Microsoft will announce that they're permanently enabling The New Outlook, without the option to "Opt out." You can watch this video that explains the background and timeline.
The video below provides a status update from Microsoft and their plan. Note that it's from September 2023:
Update on the new Outlook for Windows
Q: Why can't the existing Add-in be used in The New Outlook?
A: The technology in the now 25-year-old classic Outlook uses "COM," which is a technology that only exists in desktop applications. The New Outlook is web-based, so a completely new add-in that supports this is needed.