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Where is the New Outlook Switch?
It seems the Jan 11 release has removed the New Outlook Switch at all. Seriously? You guys know that the New Outlook is missing tons of features, right?
Please put the switch back!!! (And, you should NEVER force a user to upgrade without confirming.)
Interestingly, after it applied the update, it did display a popup about the new GUI, and there was a "revert" button. When I pushed that, it exited Outlook and restarted, but it was STILL the new GUI. I don't see any way to get the old UI back, and I need that until he new one will support local distribution lists and Notes.
In the newest version, click on the Help menu and select Revert to Legacy Outlook.
- Thanks for sharing that! I am delighted to retain access to the "legacy" view a bit longer. I am spending more time in the "New Outlook", but I still finding myself switching back to "legacy" often.
- Thanks a lot for sharing the tip !! Lives were salved with that !!
I am in macOS Ventura 13.2.1 using Outlook 16.71
Are you using an older version of Outlook?
manmanjiaoThis is indeed really awful. Why did they remove the toggle switch? Finally the search function was working again in OS 16.58 (beta) and now this is happening. We are missing crucial features Microsoft!
This is a huge problem. I need features in the old outlook that aren't available in the new outlook. When I applied the update it automatically switched me to the new outlook. Is there anyway to revert back?
- This "How To Switch Back To the Classic Outlook View" article is very helpful. https://clean.email/blog/email-providers/outlook-classic-view#:~:text=Click%20the%20Outlook%20menu.,revert%20to%20Outlook%20Classic%20view.
- On both Big Sur and Monterey, Outlook 16.54+, my users' autocomplete/recent contacts dropdown list is incomplete unless they click the search option in New Outlook. Before the removal of the toggle for New Outlook, they were using the classic/"old" Outlook, in which recent contacts/autocomplete worked instantly and with no issues. I did have a couple of instances where it would break and require me to delete the recent contacts database and allow it to recreate, but it would work after I did that (albeit only for some months before needing to repeat the process). I am regretting ever upgrading from Catalina, because my one user in Catalina on 16.56 has no problems with autocomplete on new or old outlook.
- Really bad!! I also need need features in the old outlook. Why is the New Outlook Switch removed? Now I cannot access my e.mail archive / history
Possible to revert back to 16.56? Or will the New Outlook Switch be available soon? - Yeah, this happened to me yesterday. It updated and switched. No more public folders. That's a problem. What the hell were they thinking?
- This is what happens when you put folks in charge of making decisions that don't actually use the product and are more concerned with aesthetics. If you used the product to any capacity you'd understand that all of the functionalities you removed are super helpful. Next time, ask whoever handles your calendaring at your office to have input in the design. They probably know better. There are so many functions missing and no information anywhere on how to duplicate those functions. I can't even look people up on the calendar to compare schedules, I can't sort my emails by type (meaning calendar invite vs. email message if I set a calendar invite I can't set myself to "free." It's the most inconvenient thing ever! Please put the switch back on!
These guys has F* up whole Outlook and it looks intentional where as Mac O365 user has also paid full amount to get outllok.AztecBatpup
ParshantSlathia The IT folks at my company said that if enough people voice their concerns for this new version of outlook they may decide to bring that switch back. If you know anyone else who's affected by these changes encourage them to leave comments so Microsoft notices. Thanks!
manmanjiao New Outlook is horrible. I can't even format my email properly in a convenient manner. There's no format and font tool bars. What is happening here Microsoft?
Solved.. New Outlook drove me crazy. Took ages to receive attachments to messages. As if attachments were coming on the next flight.
Check "New Outook" to use the new outlook.
Similarly, in the new outlook, uncheck "New Outook" to revert to (g)old
I don't have "New Outlook" item in menu, and I don't have it in Help or any other menu. All my emails are lost! Version: 16.64
- They will not be lost if you were using POP. They remained stored in your laptop until you switch back to Legacy and that is the most annoying part. MS has not learnt from the mistakes so far and seems like MacOS is not their priority. But we in this forum will definitely help you if you are still having problem.
