The new Outlook for Windows uses a default layout with generous spacing around messages, folders, and the reading pane. Many users who switch from Outlook on the web or Gmail prefer a more condensed view to see more items on screen at once. This article explains how to change the new Outlook to compact density … Read more
When you open the new Outlook for Windows, you may see an error stating that the Webview2 Runtime is missing or not installed. This runtime is required for the new Outlook to render modern web-based features such as calendars, email previews, and add-ins. The error typically appears after a partial update or on systems where … Read more
The new Outlook for Windows uses a simplified sidebar that shows only a limited set of default folders. Many users find that their most-used folders, such as project folders or archive mailboxes, do not appear in the sidebar automatically. This happens because the new Outlook does not inherit folder preferences from classic Outlook. This article … Read more
You want to show your live video feed directly inside the body of an Outlook meeting invitation or email. The Cameo feature in the new Outlook for Windows inserts a live camera feed as an embedded image, not as an attachment. This lets recipients see your face and immediate reactions without opening a separate video … Read more
Reading a long email thread with dozens of replies can take too much time. Microsoft 365 Copilot in the new Outlook for Windows can read the entire conversation and produce a short summary of the key points. This article explains how to use the Copilot Summarize button, what prerequisites you need, and how the summary … Read more
You want to change the tone of an email draft in the new Outlook for Windows or Outlook on the web using Copilot. The Draft with Copilot feature includes a Tone button that lets you switch between Casual, Formal, and other options. This article explains what each tone does, how to apply it, and what … Read more
You want to use dark mode in the new Outlook for Windows without changing your entire Windows theme. By default, the new Outlook follows your system theme, so switching to a light Windows theme forces Outlook into light mode. This article explains how to set Outlook to dark mode while keeping Windows in light mode, … Read more
The My Day pane in the new Outlook for Windows shows your upcoming calendar events and tasks in a compact side panel. This feature helps you manage your schedule without switching away from your current view, such as Mail or People. Many users want to see both their calendar and task list at the same … Read more
When you are granted access to a shared mailbox in Exchange Online or on-premises, Outlook for Windows (the new version) typically adds it automatically to your profile as a secondary folder under your primary mailbox. This setup can be confusing because the shared mailbox appears as a subfolder rather than a standalone account with its … Read more
You have opened the new Outlook for Windows and noticed that new email notifications no longer play a sound. The notification banner still appears, but the audio alert that you relied on for urgent messages is gone. This typically happens because the default notification profile in the new Outlook disables sound alerts, or because a … Read more