With this knowledge, you can fulfil a user request, comply with new regulatory norms, or conduct a preliminary eDiscovery operation on your own. Without further ado, let’s start.

To Search Email in an O365 Mailbox Using PowerShell Connect Correctly

Before any search can be done, admins must ensure that they are in the right environment. In other words, the connection is with the correct service.

Depending on how deep or what exactly the goal of your search is, you may opt for different routes.

For Broad Tenant Wide Searches, use the Exchange Online PowerShell module. Apart from the module and basic knowledge set to use the cmdlets, the account you are using must have the eDiscovery Manager role.

Also Read: How We Made OneDrive Usage Report M365 Admin Center & PowerShell?

For targeted script-specific searches that you would want to automate later, we will use the Microsoft Graph PowerShell module. Here we would have to apply for specific API permissions (like User.Read.All), whose consent can be found on the Azure portal. Graph API is not role-dependent; any user can search for mailbox messages within their account using this method.

To set up the system, launch a new PowerShell Instance with device admin privileges.

You can also open a run module (Windows + R) and use this command:

pwsh -Command "Start-Process powershell -Verb RunAs"

For the same effect.

Once the PowerShell window is ready, type cls and press Enter. This is to clear any default messages and make a clean slate.

After that type:

Install-Module -Name ExchangeOnlineManagement

Use the -Force flag to guarantee installation.

In a few seconds, PowerShell will inform you that the installation is done. So now run

Connect-ExchangeOnline -UserPrincipalName youradmin@yourdomain.com

Put in your credentials in the login window and validate. You are now ready to conduct organization-wide mailbox searches.

Use New-ComplianceSearch Cmdlet to Look for Emails in O365

This command is useful in scenarios where HR wants to find which new joiners have received the welcome letter, or the internal legal team wants to gather evidence for an investigation.

This modern command replaces the legacy Search-Mailbox and New-MailboxSearch cmdlets.

Plus, it is fully integrated within the new Purview portal, and so compliant with many different regulatory frameworks.

Read About: M365 Outage on June 17 2025

Administrators can use this query to quickly find messages hidden deep within employee email threads. You need not build complex multipage scripts; just a simple one-line cmdlet will do fine.

Here is the syntax:

New-ComplianceSearch -Name "NameOfTheSearch" -ExchangeLocation All -ContentMatchQuery 'Mailbox or Message you are searching for'

Here, “Name” is not the item we are searching for, but is the name of this particular search request.

“ExchangeLocation” specifies the scope or the “where to search part,” and the “ContentMatchQuery” defines “what to search for.”

In this example to search mailbox in Office 365 using PowerShell, we used the cmdlet with 3 parameters only. There are, in fact, many different parameters available to make your query more robust. You can read bout it on the official documentation page.

As we have specified earlier, New-ComplianceSearch is not to only way you search for mailboxes in the M365 environment; there is a second, which some consider an even better search command in specific scenarios. So let’s see what it is.

How to Use the Get-MgUserMessage Command to Find User Mailbox Messages?

This is a method that employs a completely different set of PowerShell commands and is available within the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK.

The major advantage of Get-MgUserMessage is that it limits the search scope to one user mailbox. You may think of it as a limitation, but this is perfect for automation, scripting, or when a user needs help finding a specific item.

Don’t treat it as a means to conduct eDiscovery; instead, use it when you want to look within a single, specified user’s mailbox.

In the PowerShell module (you can use the same one that you were working on earlier, but it is always better to open a new, fresh one). Type:

Connect-MgGraph -Scopes "Mail.Read"

This will immediately launch a browser window and ask you to log in. Feed in your credentials, but remember that all search options will happen in the emails that are on this particular ID.
This is true even if you put admin credentials.  This syntax to search mailbox in Office 365 using PowerShell is simpler when we compare it to the previous cmdlet:

Get-MgUserMessage -UserId "your.account@domain.com" -Search "invoice"

Here, we have the main cmdlet followed by the user ID and the search term. Plus, you also have other parameters that all tweak the results you get from the query.

You can also make a custom Azure cloud app, add organization-wide message scope to it, and then use this same cmdlet with a full tenant scope.

Now that we know about all the options that are available to us, let us see the use cases.

Which PowerShell Command to Use for Searching Within M365 Mailboxes and When?

Use a compliance search when you have to search across multiple mailboxes or the entire organization.

You have to export a copy of the messages post-search. The compliance command gives you the option to download the data in PST format.

Also See: How to Migrate iRedMail to Office 365 Easily? 

Get-MgUserMessage is useful if you are a developer designing an app/utility that uses mailbox search in some capacity.

Use automation to re-distribute messages in different folders of your M365 account

In short, the New-ComplianceSearch is an admin’s go-to to whereas Get-MgUserMessages is better in specific development/support scenarios.

PowerShell Command to Search and Delete Email from Mailbox

If your organization were subject to a phishing attack or some other cyber calamity, then admins must search and delete said emails from every Office 365 mailbox to prevent further damage.

You must make a new search to find the faulty emails. Here, the tenant’s wide scope of New-ComplianceSearch comes into play. As every message has a similar structure admin can make a search query like:

New-ComplianceSearch -Name "PhishingEmailRemoval" -ExchangeLocation All -ContentMatchQuery 'subject: "URGENT: Verify Your Account Now"'

Once the search parameters are set, start and verify the search:

Start-ComplianceSearch -Identity "PhishingEmailRemoval"

(Wait for it to complete and check the results)

Finally, purge the emails from affected accounts:

New-ComplianceSearchAction -SearchName "PhishingEmailRemoval" -Purge -PurgeType SoftDelete

Whenever you perform a permanent action like mail purge, extra caution is necessary. You should start with a SoftDelete as it gives an option to correct mistakes. Only after a second set of eyes confirms that the emails found from the search are correct that should you make the deletion permanent with HardDelete

Conclusion

Now, there shouldn’t be any problems when you try to search mailbox in Office 365 using PowerShell, whether you are an admin or regular user. In this blog, we gave you instructions on how to use the New-ComplianceSearch as well as the Get-MgUserMessage to cover all possible scenarios.

Use whichever command you think applies to your situation. Moreover, admins in an M365 environment know how important role backups if by mistake a wrong item is purged during a search. So, before you start your search, use the SysTools Office 365 Backup tool to build a safe copy of user email, contacts, and calendar data.

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PST is an important and the default file format of MS Outlook. The main concern is that its data i.e. emails, events, etc., are stored locally which often leads to issues like malware attacks, file corruption and storage limitations. To overcome these, importing PST into shared mailbox in Microsoft 365 ensures that your data remains safe, under security and accessible to authorized users anytime.

Microsoft offers three native methods for its users. Among these, the Import/Export method is comparatively easy and the simplest manual approach. However, there are a lot of downsides present for all the manual methods that we will discuss in more detail in the upcoming sections.

Secondly, the Network upload method is the most complex manual process to carry out and requires technical expertise in the PowerShell language. This method is mainly for large import.

Next, the Drive shipping method has its own limitations and it costs admin $2/GB to import PST files.

Last but not least, we are also going to discuss automated software which is designed in a way that caters to all requirements of users while importing PST to Shared mailbox Office 365. It gives you complete control over migration and helps to overcome these challenges hassle-free.

Now, let’s have a closer look at each method step-by-step.

Method 1 – Import PST File to Shared Mailbox Via Outlook

Before moving forward to the steps, first, you should make sure that you have already configured your Outlook account. If you didn’t set up the same, then follow the below steps.

1. Open MS Outlook on the desktop and click on File>> Add Account.
2. Then, enter your Office 365 email address, and hit Continue. 
3. Now, add the password and click on OK>> Finish.
4. Office 365 is now set up in your Outlook. Now, you can import the PST file to Outlook 365 online.
5. After that, execute the procedure.
6. Thereafter, on the top left side of your screen, you will find the File tab, click on it, and select Open & Export>> Import/Export.
   
   
7. In the Import Export Wizard window, choose Import from another program or file > click Next.
8. Then, choose Outlook Data File (.pst) > click Next.
   
   
9. Then, click on the Browse button to select the PST file you want to import. And, choose the desired radio button>>Next.
10. If you want to import the complete file, select the root file and tick the Include subfolders checkbox. Now, select the radio button ‘Import items into the same folder’ and add your Office 365 account ID.
11. Finally, click Finish to import PST to Shared mailbox Office 365.

Also Read: How to Import PST File into Outlook Web App?

Limitations:

• This method requires a complex configuration and required technical expertise.
• You need to have desktop-based Outlook installed on your system.
• It’s quite a lengthy process, to begin with, and there is a high chance of human error.
• If you have files in TB size then it is not a suitable approach. As it can consume a lot of time than usual.

Method 2 – Import PST to Office 365 Mailbox Using Drive Shipping

The tech giant offers a native approach i.e. ‘Drive Shipping’ for its users to export Shared mailbox to PST Office 365. You can bulk import PST files by following the below steps:

1. Copy the Outlook PST file onto a drive, and encrypt it with passwords for data security.
2. Manually ship it to the Microsoft data center.
3. Then, Microsoft will validate the files.
4. Once the verification is done, it will import PST to Shared mailbox Office 365.

Drawbacks:

• Microsoft made this method available to limited countries across the globe.
• The cost associated is completely dependent on the size of the PST file. Since organizations deal with data in terms of TBs, this method will not be a cost-effective method.
• If you are curious about the numbers, then let me tell you, the tech giant charges $2 USD/GB of data. 
• Now, you can do the math that if you wish to ship 1TB of PST files then you will have to pay $2000 USD which is not pocket-friendly.
• Also, you can ship a maximum of 10 drives at a time.
• Suppose your PST file contains 300 or greater subfolders, then you can not import it using the Drive Shipping method
• Not to mention, it’s a time-consuming process and inconvenient approach.

Also Read -: How to Export Office 365 Mailbox to PST? Explained in Detail

Method 3- Network Upload Method to Import PST to MS Shared Mailbox

It is a Microsoft-supported approach to import PST to shared mailbox Office 365 in batch. In this process, you upload your PST files to Microsoft Azure cloud storage and then import into the desired mailbox using the Microsoft Purview portal. Look at the below steps for more clarification.

1. Download AzCopy tool from Microsoft official site.
2. In the Microsoft Purview portal, create a new import job to get a Secure Access Signature (SAS) URL. It is a temporary secure link to upload PST files.
3. Open Command prompt and use AzCopy to import files to Microsoft cloud storage via SAS URL.
4. Make a simple CSV file that specifies the shared mailbox as destination for the import job.
5. Last, go back to the Purview panel, upload the CSV meaning file and start the import job.
6. Microsoft will then move your PST data into the shared mailbox Office 365.

Major Downsides:

• You can not upload PST files having a size of more than 20 GB
• This method is no longer valid if you are not technically sound.
• Uses a complex PowerShell scripting language and takes a huge amount of your time.
• There is a risk of losing your valuable data or data corruption if you enter the wrong in-line command.

After reading till now, you must be curious to know about the automated approach since all the above manual methods have their own set of limitations. Let’s move towards it. 

Method 4 – Tried & Tested Software to Import PST into Shared Mailbox

With the help of this software, you will overcome almost all the downsides of manual methods. Moreover, the easy-to-do steps will seamlessly import your PST files to the desired Office 365 mailbox in no time.  The SysTools Import PST to Office 365 Tool is recommended by many experts for its ease of use. Plus, it supports powerful yet clean interface to enable all users to import PST to shared mailbox Office 365 directly. 

Download the free demo version of this software:

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Some of the Note-Worthy Software Features

These software features not only collectively enhance efficiency but also provide complete control while importing PST to shared mailboxes, catering to diverse organizational needs seamlessly.

• Allows to import multiple PST files into Office 365 mailboxes.
• Plus, provides date filter for emails, contacts, calendars, etc., for selective import.
• Allows you to import PST files to Shared mailboxes and In-Place archive mailboxes.
• Provides three different ways to map PST data to specific Office 365 user accounts.
• Incremental import support for adding new PST data to existing Office 365 mailboxes.
• In addition, it does not impose any data size limitation while importing PST files.
• Offers detailed and summary reports post-import for auditing and compliance purposes.

Software Steps to Import PST to Mailbox Office 365

1. Choose Outlook as the source platform and Office 365 as the destination platform.

2. On the same screen, select the categories that you wish to import into Office 365, located under Workload Selection. 

3. After that, use the Date-Range Filter to selectively import mailbox data based on dates. Then, click Next.

4. You will now be directed to the Source screen. Here, select the folder path where the Outlook PST files are stored.

Organize PST files in folders named after the target O365 email IDs as follows:

Create a folder in the root drive, such as E:/PST/user1@domainName.com/ (place all user1’s PST files here)

• E:/PST/user2@domainName.com/ (place all user2’s PST files here)
• E:/PST/user3@domainName.com/ (place all user3’s PST files here)

And so on…

Then, select the folder “E:/PST/” in our tool as the Import Folder Path.

5. Thereafter, click Validate to ensure that the necessary permissions have been granted to the files. After validation, click Next.

6. Enter the Office 365 admin email account and application ID for the destination. Click Validate to confirm the credentials.

7. Then, On the Users screen, you have multiple options to add users from the source account that needs processing:

• Fetch Users -: Automatically fetches users from the Source.
• Import Users -: Imports users through CSV.
• Download Template -: Downloads a template for creating a CSV file.

Select the suitable method according to your requirements.

8. The list of source users is displayed on the screen. You can search for a specific mailbox and select that user for data import. Use the Show Selected toggle bar to display only the selected users, facilitating selective data import.

9. Now, users need to add destination user accounts. You have two options for this:

• User List Template – Provides a sample CSV file for manually adding source users.
• Import Users – Imports users through CSV.

10. Next, click Validate to authorize the selected user source and destination accounts. Once users are validated, click the “OK” button.

11. Users can prioritize the import task. Select accounts based on priority as shown in the image.

12. Finally, click the Start Import button to initiate the import process.

Conclusion

In conclusion, since the Personal Storage Table (PST) files are prone to corruption, especially when they are large. Hence, to safely keep your important emails and documents, it’s wise to import PST to shared mailbox Office 365 as it offers better data security features. For any query, related to the software, contact our support team anytime. They are always available for you and your queries.

FAQs: Import PST to Office 365 Mailbox

Q1. How can I create a shared mailbox in Office 365?

To create a shared mailbox, you should be the Office 365 administrator. Or you must have administrator privileges.

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Firstly, login to your Microsoft 365 account and navigate to the admin center.
2. Navigate to Teams & Groups from the left-hand menu. Now, click on Shared mailboxes.
3. After that, Click on Add a Shared Mailbox and fill out the required information, including the display name and email address.
4. Click Add to create the shared mailbox.

Q2. Is it possible to import a PST file to a shared mailbox in Office 365 using the web interface?

Unfortunately, it’s not possible to import a PST file to a shared mailbox using the web interface. Moreover, you’ll need to use PowerShell to complete the import. However, if you opt for the above-mentioned software then you can do it in just 5 steps:

1. Download, Install & Launch the Tool.
2. Select Outlook & Office 365 as Platforms.
3. Thereafter, enable Desired Workload & Set Date Filter.
4. Validate Source & Destination Platforms.
5. Last, choose Users & Click on Start Import.

Q3. What permissions do I need to import a PST file to a shared mailbox in Office 365?

To import a PST file to a shared mailbox in Office 365, you need to have the Mailbox Import Export role assigned to your account. You can assign this role using the Exchange admin center or PowerShell.

Q4. Can I import a PST file to a shared mailbox in Office 365 if the mailbox is already in use?

Yes, it’s possible to import a PST file to a shared mailbox in Office 365 even if the mailbox is already in use. However, the import may cause temporary disruptions to the mailbox, so it’s best to schedule the import during a time when users are less active.

Q5. How long does it take to import a PST file to a shared mailbox in Office 365?

The time it takes to import a PST file to a shared mailbox in Office 365 depends on the size of the file and the speed of your network connection. A large PST file can take several hours or even days to import.

Q6. How can I verify that the PST file was imported correctly to the shared mailbox in Office 365?

If you have imported using the manual approach then you can use PowerShell to check the import request status and review the mailbox contents to ensure that all data was imported. Meanwhile, if you are using the above-mentioned tool then the tool will generate a detailed, summary report that you can check to verify the imported data.

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The cloud platform is an emerging technology. Most of the organizations that are using desktop-based email clients are now switching to the cloud to boost their business. One of the leading cloud platforms is Office 365. Nowadays, organizations are transferring Outlook accounts to Office 365 for certain reasons. But, after subscribing to Office 365, many companies fail to migrate Outlook emails to Office 365.

Today, we will help you with both manual and automated solutions to help you perform this task with maximum data security.

User’s Query?

Paul on Reddit asks – “Hello Experts! I work in a company of 400+ employees as an Assistant Manager. We are switching from on-premises to the Cloud platform. We have created Outlook PST for each employee but we don’t any method perform Outlook to Office 365 migration. Can anybody provide a simpler method to migrate Outlook to Office 365? Thanks with Regards”

Rebecca Zurich on Twitter asks – “Hello Everyone, I am facing some problem while importing Outlook emails to Office 365 mailboxes using Network upload. I don’t know why but I am not able to upload multiple PST files into my Office 365 account. I have a few orphan PST file which I need to import. Is there any alternative way of moving Outlook PST mailbox to Office 365 mailbox?”

What are the Methods to Migrate Outlook Emails to Office 365?

The top two methods we are going to explain are as follows:

1. How to Migrate Outlook Mailbox(es) to Office 365 – Automated Approach.
2. How to Import Outlook Emails to Office 365 Mailbox, Manually

Before that Following are the Steps to Create an Outlook PST :

Step 1. Open your Outlook and go to Files >> Open & Export >> Import & Export.

Step 2. Now, select the Export to File option >> Outlook Data File (.pst) >> Next.

Step 3. Select the Mailbox to save as a PST file.

Step 4. Browse the location to save the PST file & choose option >> Finish.

Migrate Outlook Mailbox(es) to Office 365 Using the Easiest Way

For easy and fast Outlook to Office 365 migration, it is recommended to use professional software like SysTools Import PST to Office 365 Tool. This software is one of the best tools available in the market to migrate Outlook emails to Office 365 mailbox. It can bulk import Outlook email data into the O365 account of multiple users. Moreover, the unique features of the software make it more demanding and user-friendly.

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Detailed Software Working Steps to Migrate Outlook to Office 365

Step 1. Run the software and opt for Outlook as your source platform and Office 365 as your destination platform.

Step 2. Within the same interface, enable the categories you want to migrate from Outlook into Office 365 under the Workload Selection.

Step 3. Utilize the Date-Range Filter option to selectively import mailbox data based on specific dates. Afterward, proceed by clicking Next.

Step 4. Move to the Source tab, and set the folder path where your Outlook PST files are stored. Now you need to organize the PST files into folders named after the respective target O365 email IDs, as follows:

– Create a folder in the root drive, like E:/PST/user1@domainName.com/ (consolidate user1’s PST files here)

• E:/PST/user2@domainName.com/ (consolidate user2’s PST files here)
• E:/PST/user3@domainName.com/ (consolidate user3’s PST files here)
  – And so on…

Then, select the folder “E:/PST/” as the Import Folder Path in our tool.

Step 5. Click the Validate button to ensure the necessary permissions have been validated for the files. Once validation is successful, permissions will be granted to the source platform. Proceed by clicking Next.

Step 6. In the Destination tab, provide the Office 365 admin email account and application ID for the destination domain. Click on Validate to verify the credentials. After validation, permissions will be granted to the admin account. Click Next.

Step 7. Moving to the Users screen, you have various options for adding users from the source account that require processing. You can choose any of the following options:

• Fetch Users – Automatically retrieves users from the Source.
• Import Users – Imports users via CSV.
• Download Template – Downloads a template for creating a CSV file.

Choose the method that suits your needs.

Step 8. Once the mapping is done successfully, the list of source users will be displayed on the screen. You can search for a specific mailbox and select that user for migrating emails from Outlook to Office 365. Use the Show Selected Toggle bar to display only the selected users, making selective data import more manageable.

Step 9. Now, it’s time to add destination user accounts. You have two options for this:

• User List Template – Provides a sample CSV file for manually adding source users.
• Import Users – Imports users through CSV.

Step 10. Click Validate to authorize the selected user source and destination accounts. Once users are validated, click the OK button.

Step 11. Users can prioritize the import task. Select accounts based on priority, as illustrated in the image.

Step 12. Finally, click the Start Import button to commence the import process.

How to Migrate Outlook Emails to Office 365 Mailbox, Manually?

1. Import Using Outlook Configuration

The most common manual method to import Outlook PST files to Office 365 is by using the POP Configuration method. For this, you need to configure your Office 365 account into MS Outlook. Although it is a free method for Office 365 users for moving Outlook PST mailbox to Office 365, still for migrating multiple user mailboxes, this method needs to be performed again and again.

Step 1. Open MS Outlook & Go to File >> Open & Export >> Import / Export.

Step 2. Choose Import from another program option from the Import & Export wizard >> Next.

Step 3. Now, select the Outlook Data file (.pst) option >> Next.

Step 4. Browse the Outlook PST file

Step 5. Select one of the desired options from the list >> Next

Note: If the Outlook PST file is password protected then enter a password and unlock it.

Step 6. Select the option to Import items to the same folder and choose the Office 365 mailbox >> Finish to migrate Outlook emails to Office 365.

The import process is complete, the manual method looks too short if it needs to be done for a single user. But, if the organization needs to import multiple Outlook PST files to Office 365 mailboxes, then it would be a tricky task for Exchange Admin. They need to prefer an automated tool to migrate Outlook mailboxes to multiple Office 365 mailboxes.

2. Migrate Using the Network Upload Method

Another manual method to migrate Outlook to Office 365 is by using the Network Upload method. Although it is also a free method for Office 365 users, still it’s a tricky approach.

• Step 1. First, Copy the SAS URL and install Azure AzCopy
• Step 2. Now, Upload your Outlook PST files into Office 365
• Step 3. Next, create a mapping file to Import the PST file
• Step 4. Create an Outlook PST Import job in the Office 365 account
• Step 5. Filter the PST file data and import the Outlook PST file to Office 365

What are the Limitations Of Using the Manual Method to Migrate Outlook to Office 365?

• In some regions, the Import PST service is still not available.
• Import Outlook data files to Office 365 mailbox requires Admin Credentials.
• Mailbox items above 150 MB will not migrate using the manual method.
• The migration process requires temporary storage to Import PST.
• Cannot Import PST that contains 300 or more levels of nested folders.
• The import process is lengthy and time-consuming (up to 24 GB per day only).
• The Drive Shipping method is quite costly ($2 per GB).

Must Read: How to Perform Microsoft 365 Tenant to Tenant Migration Step By Step?

Conclusion

The migration of emails from Outlook to Office 365 could be a tricky task for non-technical persons. But, with proper guidance and approach, it can become simple. For such a purpose, it is recommended to use an automated approach. Furthermore, we have explained both the manual and automated approaches to migrating Outlook emails to Office 365. You can choose any method you are comfortable with. If you are using an automated tool, first try the free demo version to perform Outlook to Office 365 migration.

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Many Office 365 users who face problems while using the Office 365 Import Service, it’s due to the factor that, Microsoft currently doesn’t provide Import service in all countries.

Yes, You heard it right!

There are only a few countries that can take the benefits of Import services. Currently, Import service is only available in the United States, United Kindom, India, East Asia, Japan, Korea, Australia, Europe, Southeast Asia, Brazil, and Canada. If you don’t belong to these countries then it’s not possible for you to use Import service right now.

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So, It means while paying the same amount, Users of some countries get lesser services than other countries.

But, don’t worry, If the import service for your region has not been rolled out yet, then also you can Import to Office 365. You can take the help of automated professional tools like SysTools Office 365 Import Tool. This tool can perform the import process irrespective of the country you belong to or the Office 365 subscription plan you are using. Apart from just import service this tool also provides a wide range for features while importing data into Office 365 user accounts, such as:

1. Perform import service for multiple users account
2. Import data into shared mailboxes
3. Category & Date Filter for selective data import
4. Incremental feature skip already imported data
5. Dual login options: Admin or User
6. much more…

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Conclusion

It’s been years and still no updation in the list of countries for the Import services. Office 365 users keep ask for the import services, but the number of countries is still the same. There are only two options for such organizations, either use professional import tool or migrate from Office 365 to another platform. If the import service for your region has not been rolled out yet, then you can take the help of an automated tool for the solution to your problem.

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What they Say

“Because our offerings have evolved to provide access to apps on more than one platform, it no longer makes sense to use any platform-specific sub-brands,”

– Bill Doll, senior product marketing officer at Microsoft.

Moreover, Microsoft is going to apply same concept for all the web apps “Word Online” or “Excel Online” and all, and these will be known simply as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. Possibility is that it would be referred as “Office For Web”, in terms of future perspective. But Microsoft claims this name will be used to avoid naming confusion, so that user could easily differentiating between Office on Mac, iOS, Android, Windows or web.

Microsoft’s Fluid Framework

Web for Office Apps is the main focus for Microsoft. Though it seems a bit pointless and confusing to users, yet Microsoft have broader aspect behind this new branding as they find this change inevitable for the bright future of Office, in particular , related to web.

Microsoft is giving more importance to the Office, majorly for web. In fact, last year, they ceased their work in the area of the development of touch –friendly Office Apps for Windows and made web development their priority. Moreover, a new Fluid Framework is in progress which will improve the functionality of Office for the browser. This Fluid Framework will be a collaboration platform which is planned to make possible, real-time updates across apps. This functionality will work not only for Microsoft Office Apps, but for third parties as well. Using this a user could make changes in any of the Office app for example, Excel Sheet that too within the environment of Teams Chat could be editable. It will improve functionality of Office in the browser by providing multi-person collaboration, text translation as well as rendering new flexible document format.

Microsoft is in the mode of forming a solid foundation for the future of Office and Windows. By introducing such an effective cross-platform framework i.e. Fluid Framework, Microsoft is paving the smooth path for the web version of Office to become more robust in the coming years.

This concept is applicable for Online Office Apps, Microsoft’s Office name change is not meant for other products like SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Project Online, as well as Office Online Server. Their signature will remain same, as per the sources.

Conclusion

Microsoft is renaming Office Online to just Office, which is a well-known web based suite of Office Applications. So, applications like Excel Online will also be termed as normal Excel, Word or Power-point and so on. Microsoft is planning to introduce the Fluid framework for Online Office Apps to provide more flexibility to the user in terms of using these across many platforms. As per Microsoft, soon this change in branding will come in effect.

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