In Classic Outlook, you could open multiple separate windows for the same mailbox by double-clicking a folder or using the File > Open & Export > Open Outlook Data File method. After switching to New Outlook, this behavior changes. The new version is designed as a single-window app, which can feel restrictive if you rely … Read more
When you move from classic Outlook for Windows to the new Outlook for Windows, you can import many of your existing settings. Microsoft provides an import tool that reads your current configuration and applies it to the new app. However, not every setting transfers. Some options are not supported in the new Outlook architecture, and … Read more
When Microsoft rolls out the new Outlook for Windows, power users often need to test it without losing access to the classic version. Running both versions side by side lets you compare features, verify add-in compatibility, and confirm that your daily workflows still work. This article explains the only supported method to install and run … Read more
Microsoft is gradually replacing the classic Outlook desktop app with the new Outlook for Windows. Many users find the new version lacks features they rely on, such as offline access, COM add-ins, or specific search options. This article explains the differences between the two versions and shows exactly where to find the toggle to switch … Read more
When you switch from Classic Outlook to the new Outlook for Windows, many familiar buttons and settings change location or behavior. One common point of confusion is finding the toggle or switch that controls the new Outlook experience itself. This article explains where the toggle is located after you have already left Classic Outlook and … Read more
Windows 11 now ships with the new Outlook app preinstalled, replacing the classic Outlook desktop client for many users. The new Outlook is a web-based version that does not support PST files, COM add-ins, or offline access to cached email. This article explains the key differences between the two versions and provides a step-by-step setup … Read more
Many users who rely on third-party email services such as Gmail, Yahoo, or iCloud in the classic Outlook are now asking whether the new Outlook for Windows supports add-ins for these accounts. The new Outlook, built on a web-based platform, has a different architecture that does not currently allow third-party account add-ins to function the … Read more
If you use multiple email accounts in Classic Outlook, you may have installed add-ins that work only with a secondary account. In New Outlook for Windows, the way add-ins load and interact with secondary accounts has changed. This article explains the technical differences, how add-in activation now works, and what you need to adjust for … Read more
Microsoft 365 Copilot can draft email messages for you, but the button to start drafting appears in different places depending on whether you use the new Outlook or the classic Outlook. Many users open one version, look for the Copilot icon in the usual spot, and cannot find it. This article shows exactly where the … Read more
If you recently switched from Classic Outlook to the new Outlook for Windows, the Copilot Email Summary feature is no longer in the same place. In Classic Outlook, the summary appeared in a pane on the right side of the reading pane. In the new Outlook, the summary is accessed through a different button and … Read more