How to change download destination in "New Outlook" (May 2023)

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I recently switched over to try the "New Outlook". In the older layout version of Outlook, when downloading an attachment I had multiple options on how that attachment could be saved to my computer. The main option I utilized was simply " Save As". In the "New Outlook" version, that option is no longer there. Is there a way to customize the options you see when downloading an attachment? Here are the options it gives:

Preview

-Edit in Browser

-Edit in Excel desktop app (it was an excel file in this case)

-Save to OneDrive

-Download

The old options would have:

-Preview

-Open

-Quick Print

-Save As

Save All Attachments

-Upload

-Remove Attachment

-Copy

-Select All

Really looking for the "Save As" option so I can navigate to the final destination folder.

Thanks.

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Anonymous

2023-08-15T14:18:12+00:00

Agreed!!! Can't believe this is limited. I use Dropbox and this is terrible!!!!!
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Anonymous

2023-05-18T17:20:01+00:00

Dear Nicholas_971,

Thank you for posting to Microsoft Community. We are happy to assist you.

I understand there are limited options when downloading attachments in new Outlook for Windows. I have checked and tested on my side, and I can confirm this feature is still limited in new Outlook. Please note the new Outlook is still in production/preview meaning some of the features are not yet available in new Outlook.

However, thank you so much for bringing this to our attention, your suggestion is very helpful, and I believe it could make the use of Outlook even better. We will surely raise your concerns to our Product Development Team and hopefully this can be included in the future updates.

I recommend you reach out to our dedicated support for new Outlook for Windows within your Outlook, to submit your feedback. Contact support and provide feedback within the new Outlook for Windows - Microsoft Support

Our Product Development Team are committed to enhancing the customer experience by continually examining suggestions to include in the design and development of future product upgrades based on your suggestions. Hopefully your suggestion will help many users in the future.

Thank you for your time and understanding. For other questions, feel free to add your post in the Microsoft Community team.

Stay safe and healthy. Have a good day!

Sincerely,

Simbarashe | Microsoft Community Moderator
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Anonymous

2023-06-24T12:51:50+00:00

hi,

can you please direct me to revert the older version where "save as" option is available.

Thanks

Prakash
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Anonymous

2023-10-20T12:58:35+00:00

I too am having this issue. I like a lot of the other aspects of the 'new' version, however not being able to select which folders I am saving documents into is extremely frustrating. I will be going back to the 'old' version until this is fixed. I require the "Save As" function as pulling documents from my 'downloads' folder into their appropriate destination is a waste of my time. Please add this function to the new version.
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Anonymous

2023-12-11T00:15:50+00:00

Agree with other users here that MS should NOT have released the new product without this key feature.

Overall, I think there's quite a bit to like about the new Outlook, not least of which is that it's generally much easier on the eyes. However, this glaring feature omission is a deal-breaker for many, including me.
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