Send Availability feature removed from Outlook for iOS?

Question

I have been making regular use of the "Send Availability" feature in the Outlook app for iOS. Recently though, I can't seem to access this. Previously, there was a 'Calendar' button above the keyboard when replying to emails, which allowed easy selection of free timeslots in my Calendar. When I tap the Calendar button now, it just tries to create an event.

Hoping that I am missing something, rather than the feature having been removed?

Answer 1

I guess my iPhone finally got the new version and this feature missing is a huge disappointment.

Answer 2

Completely agree. This was a very useful feature. I don’t understand why it was removed.

I fail to see how the suggested workaround is a viable alternative.

Answer 3

The support offered by MSFT is pathetic to say the least.. some brainiac changed the icon in the app and they never updated their official guide. Use the little guy/person icon instead and that will bring up the availability menu. As always MSFT 🤮

@De Paul N. Kwizera MSFT

Moderator how exactly you confirmed that "To confirm, the "Send Availability" feature has been removed from Outlook for iOS." EXPLAIN PLEASE EVERYONE WANTS TO KNOW!

Answer 4

Wow. That is it. Thank you!!!

Can this also be done from the desktop application or the web application?

Answer 5

Great Find! I have the icon on my android but not on my iphone