If you rely on the Immersive Reader in Classic Outlook to read emails without distractions, you may have noticed that the feature looks and works differently in the new Outlook for Windows. The Immersive Reader in the new Outlook retains core reading tools like text-to-speech and focus mode but integrates them into a redesigned interface … Read more
If you use the classic version of Outlook and are considering switching to the new Outlook for Windows, you will notice several interface changes. One of the most visible is the Focused Inbox feature. This feature automatically separates your inbox into two tabs: Focused for important messages and Other for the rest. The new Outlook … Read more
When you switch from Classic Outlook to the new Outlook for Windows, you may notice the Ignore Conversation feature behaves differently or seems missing. In Classic Outlook, you could right-click a message in a conversation thread and select Ignore to automatically delete all current and future replies from that thread. The new Outlook replaces this … Read more
Text Predictions in the new Outlook for Windows suggests words and phrases as you type to speed up email composition. This feature uses artificial intelligence to predict your next words based on context and your writing style. The feature is enabled by default in the new Outlook, but you can turn it off or adjust … Read more
You want to use voice typing in the new Outlook for Windows but cannot find the dictation button or it appears grayed out. The new Outlook editor includes built-in dictation powered by Microsoft 365 speech services, but its location changed from the classic ribbon. This article shows exactly where to find the dictation command, how … Read more
If you upgraded from classic Outlook to the new Outlook for Windows, you likely noticed that the AutoCorrect and auto capitalization settings are no longer in their usual places. In classic Outlook, these settings lived under File > Options > Mail > Editor Options. In the new Outlook, the editor settings have been relocated to … Read more
Many users switching from Classic Outlook to the New Outlook struggle to find familiar mail tip settings. Mail tips are alerts that appear when you send email, such as warning you about a large attachment, a reply-all risk, or an out-of-office recipient. In Classic Outlook, these settings are tucked away in the Options dialog. In … Read more
If you recently switched from the classic version of Outlook to the new Outlook for Windows, you may have noticed the Outbox folder is missing from the folder pane. This change confuses many users because the Outbox has been a standard part of Outlook for decades. The new Outlook uses a different sending architecture that … Read more
Read receipts in Outlook tell you when your email has been opened by the recipient. Classic Outlook users who switch to the new Outlook for Windows find that read receipt behavior changes significantly. The new Outlook uses a different email sync engine that does not support the traditional read receipt tracking system found in Classic … Read more
If you rely on the Read Aloud feature in Classic Outlook to listen to your emails, you may wonder whether the New Outlook for Windows can handle the same task. Classic Outlook uses the Windows built-in text-to-speech engine, while New Outlook is a web-based app that relies on a different system. This article explains exactly … Read more