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Getting Started with the New Outlook for Windows

by | Feb 7, 2025 | All Industries, Tech News

New Outlook for Windows Jan 2025

The new Outlook for Windows is here, bringing a modern design, intelligent features, and enhanced functionality to your email experience. With a simplified interface and improved capabilities, you can tailor it to your workflow and enjoy a more streamlined email and calendar management system.

What’s New?

  • Multi-account support: Easily manage Microsoft 365, Outlook.com, Gmail, Yahoo, and iCloud accounts.
  • Enhanced email management: Features like Pin emails, Snooze, and Schedule Send help keep your inbox organized.
  • My Day & Calendar Integration: Quickly access upcoming tasks and events without leaving your inbox.
  • Upgraded Categories: Assign color-coded categories for better inbox organization.
  • Loop Components: Collaborate with colleagues seamlessly within Outlook.

How to Get Started

Switching from Classic Outlook

  1. Look for the “Try the new Outlook” toggle in the upper right corner of the classic Outlook app.
  2. Click the toggle to download and launch the new Outlook.
  3. Sign in with your default Microsoft account or manually enter your login details.
  4. Import settings from classic Outlook or configure them manually.

Switching from Windows Mail & Calendar

  • A toggle button will appear in the upper right of the Mail app in Windows 10/11.
  • Click “Try the new Outlook” to download and switch to the updated version.

Tip: You can always switch back to Classic Outlook by turning off the toggle.

Key Features & Improvements

  • Simplified Ribbon: Customize commands to streamline navigation.
  • Navigation Bar: Easily switch between Mail, Calendar, and Contacts.
  • Shared Mailboxes & Delegation Support: Manage group emails and assign access to others.
  • Inbox Rules & Conversation Settings: Automate email actions and customize inbox views.
  • Web & COM Add-ins Support: Access third-party integrations directly within Outlook.

Known Limitations

  • Limited Public Folder Support – If you rely on creating, modifying, or deleting public folders, continue using Classic Outlook.
  • Offline Access Coming Soon – The new Outlook currently requires an internet connection.
  • PST File Support – While available, it has limited capabilities in the new Outlook.

Feedback & Support

  • As the new Outlook for Windows evolves, your feedback is crucial! To share your thoughts:
  • Click Help in the upper-right corner.
  • Choose Support or Feedback to report issues or suggest improvements.

Try it today and help shape the future of Outlook!