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NebilSedki
Copper Contributor
Nov 27, 2023

I need to return to my classic Outlook. I need to turn off new toggle. I can't. Help

I obviously am not computer literate but I must get back to the classic Outlook.  I have had my company email for years and it has the name of our company.  The directions to get from the new Outlook...
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LeonPavesic
Silver Contributor
Nov 28, 2023

Hi NebilSedki,

To switch back to the classic view in Outlook, follow these steps:

  1. Open Outlook.
  2. Navigate to the Outlook menu.
  3. Uncheck the option for the New Outlook.
  4. Click the Revert button.
  5. Allow the application to revert to the Outlook Classic view.

Toggling out of the new Outlook for Windows preview - Microsoft Support

If you don't see a toggle in the new Outlook for Windows, troubleshoot with these steps:

  1. Launch classic Outlook for Windows from the Windows Start Menu, not the new Outlook (identified by the "New" tag).
  2. Open the Registry Editor by typing "Registry Editor" in the Start Menu search and selecting the app.
  3. Go to Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook\Preferences.
  4. Find and double-click on "UseNewOutlook" at the bottom of the list.
  5. Set the Value Data field to 0.
  6. Attempt to launch classic Outlook for Windows from the Windows Start Menu.

Switch from 'new' Outlook (2023) to 'classic' outlook - Microsoft Community

Ensure you choose the app icon without the "New" tag.

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fedup125
Copper Contributor
Dec 25, 2023
If none of the above methods work, you can uninstall the new Outlook app from your system settings and reinstall the classic Outlook from http://www.office.com this doesn't work either.
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    Sue_M87
    Copper Contributor
    May 17, 2024
    I tried everything and this actually worked and was easy. The other methods didn't work, likely because the new Outlook was installed on my new laptop (not an upgrade or change from original Outlook). Thanks fedup125! I really was "fed up" myself, gave the new Outlook 6 months, and it's positively stupid.
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    fedup125
    Copper Contributor
    Dec 25, 2023
    At last I have found the install page for office365, reinstalling it has fixed my email problem.