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Last Updated: September 12, 2023

ISSUE

When you start a new email and select the From field drop down to switch to another account, Outlook prompts “Retrieving templates from server”.

STATUS: FIXED

As of the Public Update on September 12, 2023, fixes are now available in all channels:

Channel

Version

Build Number

Current Channel and Monthly Enterprise Channel

Version 2306

16512.10000

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel & Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel (Preview)

Version 2302

16130.20766

Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel

Version 2208

15601.20772

To see the versions at respective channels refer to Update history for Microsoft 365 Apps (listed by date).

Note: If you reverted the Office build to mitigate the issue, make sure to re-enable updates by selecting File > Office Account > Update Options > Update Now.

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