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Outlook Blog

Welcome to the Outlook Blog! Learn best practices, news, and trends and directly from the Outlook team.

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New Outlook and Office themed backgrounds for Teams meetings

Gabo on Jun 14 2021 09:00 AM
5 new design backgrounds!
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Scheduler, a new Microsoft 365 service, makes scheduling meetings easier and faster

Gabo on Jun 08 2021 08:00 AM
In your own words, use email to easily delegate meeting scheduling to Cortana
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New settings in Outlook give everyone a break between meetings

Gabo on Apr 20 2021 08:00 AM
New org-wide setting to shorten events in Outlook    
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Ever evolving, the new Outlook for Mac adds more.

Faisal Jeelani on Mar 24 2021 10:00 AM
Enhancements to Search & People, support for shared calendars and delegation, and more...
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Everyone needs some extra time

Gabo on Mar 02 2021 06:00 AM
Organizing and managing your time should be easy, so you can find the time and space to take a break and focus on what i...
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Start a conversation with your personal productivity assistant in Outlook with Cortana

Eugenie Burrage on Feb 01 2021 12:14 PM
Get extra help in Outlook for your everyday email and calendar needs with Cortana and the power of AI and the human voic...
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What's new in Outlook in a mobile browser

Mohammad Sarosh on Sep 22 2020 08:00 AM
Outlook is committed to providing you the best experience wherever you access it. We are happy to share with you the NEW...
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Online Meeting Backgrounds - Outlook, Exchange & Bookings

Eugenie Burrage on Sep 22 2020 08:00 AM
Download your favorite background for your online meetings. Free from the Outlook, Exchange and Bookings Team.
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Easier said and done -- just use your voice

Eugenie Burrage on Sep 22 2020 08:00 AM
Outlook mobile cuts the time it takes to schedule, call or compose
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Play My Emails in Outlook extends beyond the US and is more customizable

Eugenie Burrage on Sep 22 2020 08:00 AM
Tailor your experience based on preferences and let Cortana help you get more time back in your day
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Get more done with Outlook on the web

ankurlal on Sep 22 2020 08:00 AM
Outlook now has better Microsoft 365 integrations, natural language search, and more!
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Reading and writing emails gets easier from your desktop

Eugenie Burrage on Sep 22 2020 08:00 AM
Microsoft Editor, Translator, Immersive Reader and Text predictions are coming to Outlook for Windows
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Time Management resources

Gabo on Sep 22 2020 08:00 AM
Find the links to our time management resources across Outlook and Microsoft 365 here
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Get organized people!

Eugenie Burrage on Sep 22 2020 08:00 AM
Changes in Outlook mobile that help keep your contacts organized and up to date
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Enhanced performance, designed for simplicity – the new Outlook for Mac

Jessica_Wilczek on Sep 22 2020 08:00 AM
A new experience across Mail, Search, Calendar, and People brings improved performance and simplicity.
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What's at the heart of Outlook for iOS and Android?

Eugenie Burrage on Sep 22 2020 08:00 AM
Secure ways to express yourself and shortcuts to stay organized. 
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Brighter days start with a great Outlook

Eugenie Burrage on Sep 16 2020 01:57 PM
Register for Microsoft Ignite 2020 and explore how innovation in Outlook helps you organize your day and stay connected ...
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Get started with Outlook on dual screens

Eugenie Burrage on Sep 10 2020 09:00 AM
  Do one better on the Surface Duo
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Organize content your way with the Preview of Project Moca

Lydia_Utkin on Aug 28 2020 07:09 PM
The Preview of Project Moca helps you easily bring together the content you care about in a single space
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The New Outlook for Mac is now available in Insider Slow

Jessica_Wilczek on Jul 30 2020 04:07 PM
  Experience enhanced performance and elevate your productivity
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What's New in the New Outlook for Mac? - June Update

Jessica_Wilczek on Jun 04 2020 04:23 PM
Introducing add-ins, sensitivity labeling, and more!
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Stay organized with Play My Emails in Outlook

Eugenie Burrage on May 27 2020 10:00 AM
Don’t miss a thing with tasks and scheduling assistance from Cortana
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Interactive Yammer emails coming to Outlook for Windows, Mac, and mobile apps!

Eugenie Burrage on May 19 2020 08:00 AM
Engage with Yammer conversations in Outlook for Windows, Outlook for Mac, Outlook for iOS, and Outlook for Android. Yamm...
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Connected Experiences between Teams and Outlook

Eugenie Burrage on May 12 2020 01:17 PM
Remote work gets easier with simple connections between your hub for teamwork and your personal organizer
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What’s New in the New Outlook for Mac? – May Update

Jessica_Wilczek on May 01 2020 04:16 PM
We’ve made changes to the inbox and the calendar, and have added many features you have been requesting.
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Outlook supports controls for use of personal data

Eugenie Burrage on Apr 30 2020 08:00 AM
App protection policies for managing cross-account sharing in Outlook mobile
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Manage your time while working from home with Outlook

Gabo on Apr 17 2020 11:10 AM
Outlook can help you manage your time to keep a balance between your personal and work time while working from home
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Personalized and organized Search in Outlook mobile

Eugenie Burrage on Mar 30 2020 08:30 AM
Microsoft Search innovation provides helpful ways to find what you need
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What’s New in the New Outlook for Mac? - March Update

Jessica_Wilczek on Mar 24 2020 02:48 PM
Check out the top-requested features we've added to the new Outlook for Mac in Insider Fast.
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Interactive Yammer Emails in Outlook on the web are here!

Gabo on Mar 05 2020 08:00 AM
Outlook on the web users can now interact with Yammer conversations, polls, questions and praise without leaving their O...

Latest Comments

jmussman
in Enhanced performance, designed for simplicity – the new Outlook for Mac on Sep 22 2021 07:38 AM
At least the old one mostly works. The new one is missing major components like Notes, and even after a year they haven't even provided anything. The worst part is support just apologized to me because I can't get it to stop telling me I should switch to the new version! Of course I did, that's how ...
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MonicaEW
in Enhanced performance, designed for simplicity – the new Outlook for Mac on Sep 22 2021 06:20 AM
That leads to my BIGGEST annoyance @wmconlon : Why is this SO different from the Windows version? Forget IMAP vs Exchange - the basics of read up or down aren't even there. Now I understand why my boss hates OLK so much - because he's always been a Mac guy and this is the only thing he's ever known....
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wmconlon
in Enhanced performance, designed for simplicity – the new Outlook for Mac on Sep 21 2021 06:54 PM
How do I stop getting these reminders. I want a seamless experience across all devices, which means I will delete Outlook for Mac and run windows if you keep bugging me.
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Ian_BakerIanB
in Enhanced performance, designed for simplicity – the new Outlook for Mac on Sep 21 2021 04:39 PM
Yes Keith, its a sad litany of disappointed Outlook users, that extends over a long period of time! It seems MS has not prioritized effort to get the (so-called) new outlook to provide at least the current functionality in the 'old outlook' and has in-effect been using the 365 subscribers as beta te...
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Keith7465
in Enhanced performance, designed for simplicity – the new Outlook for Mac on Sep 21 2021 03:20 PM
So now I read back a few pages in this forum and I am depressed. :(
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