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I can't believe I have to ask something so dumb but how to I make Outlook ask me every time where to save the email attachments that I am downloading instead of automatically putting them in the Downloads folder?
Using Classic Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
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Hi there - did you ever get this one resolved? I have the exact same issue with the new Outlook!
Dear Diana,
Outlook does have many many differencent versions for different customers's use. From you screenshot, the version you are using is not as same as common versions our Microsoft365 customers use.
So, will you please let me know how you get the Outlook, and where did you download it, and how do you open this app to add your account into it? Are you using PWA: Use the web version of Outlook like a desktop app - Microsoft Support? And for the account you are using, is it a Microsoft365 account or personal account (which is ended with outlook.com or hotmail.com) or some other 3rd party pop/imap account?
I need to know some more information about the version first then I can check for you about the downloading issues, thanks for your understanding! In case some private information included, will you please send via private message:
Here are the steps to open private messages:
To view private messaging options> click your profile picture at the top on the right > select the My Profile option. Click View private message.
I look forward to your next update in private message for further analysis. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Thanks for your precious time. Have a nice day！
Sincerely,
Sherry | Microsoft Community Moderator
My menu doesn't match the menu on the article you sent. I have no "File" option and nothing even remotely resembles the instructions given. I don't understand how this product is so dysfunctional.
This is what I see:
In addition, there isn't even a menu item to modify the download options:
I have tried to do this in every conceivable way, it doesn't seem to be possible.
Dear Diana,
Since your Outlook desktop seems different with the attachments options with that of mine, will you please share me the detailed version information so that I can check the issue further? Please follow the steps in What version of Outlook do I have? - Microsoft Support to check the information. At the same time, will you please let me know what type of account are you using in your Outlook? Are you using Microsoft365 account or personal account (which is ended with outlook.com or hotmail.com) or some other 3rd party pop/imap account?
Thanks a lot for your patience and cooperation!
Sincerely,
Sherry | Microsoft Community Moderator
Hello. I am not using a browser, I am using the desktop app available on my Windows computer, and none of the options let me choose the download folder.