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I'm really unhappy with the new Outlook. I can't customize sender and subject lines in a single string format for easy sorting or review anymore. I don't know where the logic is in this rollout. It seems non-existent.
Why has so much useful customization been taken away from the user? As it is, I'm getting so frustrated with it there's a good chance I won't use it at all soon. I'll be better off saving time by transferring my email to another application entirely. Doesn't make any sense on the part of Microsoft -- unless the point is to discourage Outlook's use. If the plan is to phase out Outlook over time, this new rollout is stupendous. If the plan is to enhance Outlook to further improve user experience -- you've failed in a big way.
Hello,
Are you speaking of these issues compared to the Classic Outlook? If so, Classic Outlook is not going away. It continues to be the paid version of email client app that comes with subscription. If you have Microsoft 365, you don't want to switch to the new Outlook since new Outlook is the free and lighter version of email app, hence the lack of many features.
Unfortunately, not for me. I can no longer switch back to the Classic app. That option was removed earlier this month during the last update/upgrade for me. Believe me, reverting back to the Classic app was one of the first things I tried to do.
If I'm missing something, I don't for the life of me know what it is. I've tried everything, scoured the current options. No possibility to revert.
This is sad for me because it's only been a couple of years now that Microsoft got things to the point where I don't need any third party apps. Everything had been seamlessly stitched into a single Microsoft experience across all the platforms I use. But with Outlook locked into what it is now, both for the stand alone app and online app, it's a true mindboggling frustration.
Thank you very much for your reply, though.
Unfortunately, not for me. I can no longer switch back to the Classic app. That option was removed earlier this month during the last update/upgrade for me. Believe me, reverting back to the Classic app was one of the first things I tried to do.
If I'm missing something, I don't for the life of me know what it is. I've tried everything, scoured the current options. No possibility to revert.
This is sad for me because it's only been a couple of years now that Microsoft got things to the point where I don't need any third party apps. Everything had been seamlessly stitched into a single Microsoft experience across all the platforms I use. But with Outlook locked into what it is now, both for the stand alone app and online app, it's a true mindboggling frustration.
Thank you very much for your reply, though.
Do you have the Microsoft 365 subscription? If so, you can download it here and sign into the Outlook using the Microsoft account you use for the subscription.
Yes. I've been a 365 subscriber for many years. I use both the stand alone Windows App and Online 365 App.
Oh great, then you definitely want to stick with the classic version since you already paid for it. That link I shared should get you the installer file so you can install it back.
OK. I did a complete uninstall of 365 followed by a dry reboot. I then used the link you provided to reinstall a clean Classic version.
After reconfiguring the Layout, I was able to get back to the original set-up I have used and love. So, it worked. I just didn't have easy access to the download link you provided.
Thanks very much, Emily, for throwing yourself at my issue. I'm once again happy and have pinned the Classic Outlook app to my taskbar for ease of access.
Nice job! I'm good to go.
Glad to hear and happy to help. If all is good, feel free to mark the answer for this thread, or let me know if you need anything else from me.
The new Outlook for Windows has undergone significant changes, including a shift towards a more streamlined and integrated experience. However, this has resulted in some customization features being altered or removed, which can be frustrating for users who relied on those functionalities for sorting and reviewing emails effectively.
Microsoft's approach with the new Outlook focuses on delivering updates and features more rapidly, allowing for critical updates to be deployed within hours rather than days or weeks. This shift is part of a broader strategy to enhance the user experience through improved performance and reliability, but it may not align with every user's needs or preferences.
If you find that the new Outlook does not meet your requirements, it might be worth exploring other email applications that offer the customization options you are looking for. Microsoft continues to update Outlook, so feedback from users like you can be valuable in shaping future enhancements.
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