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Microsoft 365 Version 2311 Build 17029.20108 Release Details & Fixes
Question details
The user is seeking information about the specific fixes and release timeline for Microsoft 365 Version 2311 Build 17029.20108.
- Product
- Microsoft 365
- Device & OS
- Windows 11 Enterprise version 23H2
- Scenario
- Reviewing update notes and confirming a fix for a blank message list issue in Outlook views.
- Observed behavior
- To understand the update contents, specifically the Outlook fix applied to the Focused and Other views in the December 2023 rollout.
Before reviewing or applying this update, ensure you are on the Current Channel for Microsoft 365 updates and back up any ongoing work in your Office applications.
Review Release Notes and Apply the Current Channel Update
Check the official release notes to understand the fixes included in Version 2311 and update your Office application to resolve bugs.
Version 2311 build 17029.20108 was released on December 12, 2023, for the Current Channel. It specifically addresses an issue in Outlook where the message list appears blank when switching between Focused and Other views.
Open any Microsoft 365 application, such as Word or Outlook, and click on 'File' in the top-left corner, then select 'Account' or 'Office Account' from the left-hand menu.
Click on 'Update Options' under the Product Information section and choose 'Update Now' to fetch and install Version 2311 Build 17029.20108.
Navigate to the official Microsoft Current Channel release notes page at learn.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdates/current-channel to view detailed documentation on the Outlook blank message list fix.
Verify the Outlook Blank Message List Fix
Confirm that the Outlook issue with blank messages in Focused and Other views is resolved after updating.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Microsoft 365 Version 2311 Build 17029.20108 released?
This specific version and build were released on December 12, 2023, as part of the November 2023 update cycle for the Current Channel.
What is the main fix included in this specific build?
The primary fix in this release resolves an issue in Microsoft Outlook where the message list would occasionally appear entirely blank when a user switched between the 'Focused' and 'Other' inbox views.
How do I know if my Microsoft 365 is on the Current Channel?
Go to 'File' > 'Account' in any Office application. Look under the 'About' section in Product Information; it will display your update channel (e.g., Current Channel) alongside your current version and build number.
