getAsync for TO field in Compose mode returns empty array when manually entering email address

[markb-trustifi]

Expected Behavior

return email address

Current Behavior

returns empty array when manually entering email address and not clicking enter, the address appears greyed.
returns correct value when selecting existing contact

Steps to Reproduce, or Live Example

1. create new email
2. manually print new address in TO field. Don't select from existing contacts and don't click enter!
3. execute:

Office.cast.item.toItemCompose(Office.context.mailbox.item).to.getAsync(res => {
            if(res.status === Office.AsyncResultStatus.Succeeded) {
                    console.log('value: ', res.value);
           }
});

Your Environment

• Platform: Mac
• Host: Outlook
• Office version number: 365
• Operating System: El Capitane
• Browser (if using Office Online): Chrome + Desktop Client

[exextoc]

This is expected - the API only returns recipients after they are "resolved".

[JuaneloJuanelo]

closing this case as its by design.