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When you switch from Classic Outlook to New Outlook, you may notice that your old color scheme and background image are gone. The new Outlook uses a different theming engine that supports Copilot Themes, which are AI-generated backgrounds and accent colors. This article explains how to access and apply Copilot Themes in New Outlook after … Read more
You rely on VBA macros in classic Outlook to automate repetitive tasks like moving emails, saving attachments, or sending quick replies. When you switch to the new Outlook for Windows, those macros simply stop working because the new app does not support VBA. This article explains why VBA is missing and lists the best replacement … Read more
If you rely on a COM add-in in classic Outlook, you may have discovered that the new Outlook for Windows does not load these add-ins at all. Microsoft built the new Outlook on a web-based platform that lacks the COM infrastructure used by older add-ins. This article explains why COM add-ins are blocked and shows … Read more
You are evaluating whether the new Outlook for Windows can replace classic Outlook for MAPI-based automation tasks such as sending emails programmatically, managing calendar items, or automating folder operations. Classic Outlook supports MAPI automation through COM add-ins and VBA macros, while the new Outlook uses a web-based platform that does not expose the same MAPI … Read more
Classic Outlook users who rely on VBA macros or COM add-ins to automate tasks like sending emails, processing calendar items, or managing contacts face a significant gap in the new Outlook for Windows. The new Outlook does not support the Outlook Object Model (OOM) used by classic macros and many third-party add-ins. This article explains … Read more
Custom forms in Outlook allow you to create tailored interfaces for tasks, contacts, or mail items. The new Outlook for Windows no longer supports the custom form engine that Classic Outlook uses. This means any form you built with the Outlook Forms Designer will not open in the new client. This article explains why custom … Read more
If you use custom forms in Classic Outlook for tasks like expense reports, time tracking, or customer feedback, the transition to New Outlook can disrupt your workflow. Custom forms built with the Outlook Form Designer rely on VBScript and COM add-ins, which New Outlook does not support. This article explains the technical differences between Classic … Read more
Many organizations store Outlook data files like PSTs and offline OST files on network shares to centralize user data and simplify backups. However, both the new Outlook for Windows and classic Outlook have strict rules about where these files can reside. Storing Outlook files on a network drive often leads to corruption, performance degradation, or … Read more
Many business users rely on the Connect to Outlook feature to sync SharePoint document libraries and lists directly into Outlook for offline access and easier sharing. In the new Outlook for Windows, this feature is not yet available, which can disrupt workflows that depend on syncing SharePoint content. This article explains why the feature is … Read more
Many users have PST files from older versions of Outlook and want to use them in the new Outlook for Windows. The new Outlook does not directly open or manage PST files the way classic Outlook does. This article explains what PST files are, why the new Outlook handles them differently, and which tasks still … Read more