Outlook Reactions allow you to send a quick thumbs up, heart, laugh, or other emoji response to an email without typing a reply. This feature is now available in the new Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web. Many users want to know where to find the settings to enable or disable Reactions and … Read more
Some users of classic Outlook for Windows are surprised to see interactive Loop components such as live tables, task lists, and voting buttons appear inside their email messages. These live content blocks are part of Microsoft Loop, a real-time collaboration platform that was originally designed for the new Outlook and Microsoft Teams. The reason classic … Read more
When you paste a link into a new email in Outlook, the app may automatically generate a rich preview showing the page title, description, and an image. This behavior differs between Classic Outlook and the new Outlook for Windows. Some users want these previews for marketing or newsletters, while others find them distracting or a … Read more
You want to use inking tools like a pen, highlighter, or eraser inside an email message, but you cannot find the Draw tab in the ribbon. Classic Outlook has a dedicated Draw tab with pens, a highlighter, and an eraser. The new Outlook for Windows moved these tools to a different location and removed some … Read more
When you switch from classic Outlook to the new Outlook for Windows, the familiar Immersive Reader button may seem to disappear from its usual spot on the ribbon. In classic Outlook, the Immersive Reader icon sits directly in the Read tab or on the main toolbar. In the new Outlook, Microsoft moved this feature into … Read more
If you relied on the Focused Inbox feature in classic Outlook to separate important messages from less critical ones, you will notice that feature works differently in the new Outlook for Windows. The new Outlook replaces the old Focused Inbox with a separate Focused mailbox folder that uses a different filtering logic and sync behavior. … Read more
If you manage a high-volume inbox in Classic Outlook, the Ignore Conversation feature helps you mute entire email threads with one click. In the new Outlook for Windows, this feature works differently and has a different name. The Ignore option is replaced by the Block Senders feature and a separate Mute function. This article explains … Read more
When you switch from Classic Outlook to the new Outlook for Windows, the text predictions feature may not be turned on by default. Text predictions suggest words as you type to help you compose messages faster and reduce typos. This article explains how to enable and use text predictions in the new Outlook so you … Read more
You want to use dictation in the new Outlook to compose emails faster, but you cannot find the settings or you hit unexpected limits. The new Outlook uses a cloud-based dictation engine that requires an internet connection and a Microsoft 365 subscription for full features. This article shows you exactly where the dictation settings are … Read more
When you switch from classic Outlook to the new Outlook for Windows, the AutoCorrect and Auto Capitalization settings are no longer in the same place. In classic Outlook, these options lived inside File > Options > Mail > Spelling and AutoCorrect. In new Outlook, they were moved to a different part of the app. This … Read more