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"New" Outlook is not great
I was forced to switch to the new version of Outlook. I have to have it for my job so I have no choice. So many things wrong when compared to the classic version. You would think that MS would migrate all the settings, views, etc. to the new version. But they didn't.
-Event/reminder snooze options - now limited to two hours? Now I get reminders every two hours for something I need to snooze for days or weeks like I was able to before.
-Contact views - can't view my contacts in the classic table format where I can filter/sort by company name or last name, etc.
-Spell check now cleared by left mouse click instead of the usual right click like all other apps have.
-No longer can select multiple email attachments like the classic version
-Email folders cannot be sorted anymore
Again...love Outlook but this new version is not a winner. MS...please bring back all the classic options!
Here is a feedback page, you can write up feedback for each issue.
https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/forum/89a8afa3-2e1c-ec11-b6e7-0022481f8472
Hi Rockeye12,
Microsoft is rebuilding New Outlook from scratch. Based on feature prioritization and new technology for the next generation, it will not include all classic features.
I have the Business Standard subscription.
- Event Reminder: Custom dates and times for reminders are available.
- Contacts: Yes, contacts need improvements.
- Spellcheck mouse click: I recommend that you give Microsoft the feedback.
https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/forum/89a8afa3-2e1c-ec11-b6e7-0022481f8472 - Email Folder Sorting: It is now available.
To see the complete list of Classic vs New Outlook Feature Comparison based on feature availability, upcoming, investigating, and unsupported, click here
Also, I have a video playlist to assist with your New Outlook experience.
https://www.youtube.com/@traccreations4eIf this information is helpful, mark it as the best response to assist others with the same question.
#traccreations4e-r25 4/21/2025
