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SP_User
Apr 29, 2026Copper Contributor
How do completely disable preview in Outlook
Been trying to find a solution to this with no luck as yet. When I receive an attachment such as a PDF file, JPG, etc., clicking the file opens it as a preview in Outlook. Similarly, when I click...
lyverasolen
Apr 30, 2026Iron Contributor
As for the attachment preview in Microsoft Outlook (new Outlook), there is no complete disabling option, built-in by design. So, the only way is to right click and select either open or save. There is not yet a way to ensure that applications that are already installed default to opening immediately.
- SP_UserApr 30, 2026Copper Contributor
Thank you.
Every time I use new Outlook I think that it never was actually beta tested. It is dramatically worse than old Outlook.