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Performance Issue: Outlook on the Web (Light Version) Search Issues

Last Updated:
2020-05-21 17:07:55
Event:
2020-01-31 16:41:00
Status:
Closed
Brief Description:
Users of the light version of Outlook on the web have reported issues when trying to use the Search feature. IT staff have confirmed the issue and are consulting Microsoft for more information.
User Impact:
N/A
Workaround:
Users needing features that the light version of Outlook on the web either doesn't offer or which aren't reliable are advised to switch to the standard version of Outlook on the Web. This can often be achieved simply by signing out of the Office account, updating your internet browser to a supported version, then signing in again.

Microsoft advises users who are unable to upgrade to a supported browser version to consider using Outlook’s desktop or mobile device clients instead.
Current Status:
Users needing features that the light version of Outlook on the web either doesn't offer or which aren't reliable are advised to switch to the standard version of Outlook on the Web. This can often be achieved simply by signing out of the Office account, updating your internet browser to a supported version, then signing in again.
Services Affected:
Email and Calendar
Subsites Affected:
Shibboleth
Full Description:
Users of the light version of Outlook on the web have reported issues when trying to use the Search feature. IT staff have confirmed the issue and are consulting Microsoft for more information.

Those who encounter problems with the light version of Outlook on the web are advised, if possible, to switch to the standard version of Outlook on the web. This can often be achieved simply by signing out of the Office account, updating the internet browser to a supported version, then signing in again.

Microsoft advises users who are unable to upgrade to a supported browser version to consider using Outlook’s desktop or mobile device clients instead.



Timeline of Changes

Description Current Status Date Time
Users of the light version of Outlook on the web have reported issues when trying to use the Search feature. IT staff have confirmed the issue and are consulting Microsoft for more information. Those who encounter problems with the light version of Outlook on the web are advised, if possible, to switch to the standard version of Outlook on the web. This can often be achieved simply by signing out of the Office account, updating the internet browser to a supported version, then signing in again. Microsoft advises users who are unable to upgrade to a supported browser version to consider using Outlook’s desktop or mobile device clients instead. Users needing features that the light version of Outlook on the web either doesn't offer or which aren't reliable are advised to switch to the standard version of Outlook on the Web. This can often be achieved simply by signing out of the Office account, updating your internet browser to a supported version, then signing in again. 2020-05-21 17:07:55
Users of the light version of Outlook on the web have reported issues when trying to use the Search feature. IT staff have confirmed the issue and are consulting Microsoft for more information. Those who encounter problems with the light version of Outlook on the web are advised, if possible, to switch to the standard version of Outlook on the web. This can often be achieved simply by signing out of the Office account, updating the internet browser to a supported version, then signing in again. Microsoft advises users who are unable to upgrade to a supported browser version to consider using Outlook’s desktop or mobile device clients instead. IT staff have confirmed the issue and are consulting Microsoft for more information. 2020-01-31 16:45:37