For New Outlook, I can't drag and drop attachment.

Hi all,

As a person who works in IT, I understand everyone's frustration; however, don't you think we can do better than act like whining children?

A month ago, an accountant asked me about this exact issue, so I looked into it. I found there are numerous threads discussing this same missing feature, with replies all to a similar effect. If you have taken the time to read all the replies in this thread, then you will get the idea.

Microsoft is infamous for removing / delaying the deployment of features for one reason or another, but they are also very well known for their ongoing dedication to technical support, and if previous years are anything to go by, they will find a way to win you back.

The new Outlook is a preview version, and it is entirely optional. It has features missing, but it also has planned features that are in development, and I have reason to believe that our suggestions really do make a difference, at least in this developmental stage of the application. Attached is an image of the development roadmap, where users can track the progress of features to be implemented in MS products.

![Image](https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/555e49a3-d1f8-486d-ae8a-222213bde619?platform=QnAThere is hope! Source

It appears the feature will be released within this month, although it is difficult to say this for certain.

Side note: Updates from MS are often tested in small areas first, then with a wider scope, and finally fully deployed within the programme for all to use. I'm from the UK, where we are often late to receive updates as compared to other locations. Just something to keep in mind if you notice that despite the update being "Launched" you still cannot access certain features.

To make myself clear, I fully sympathise with all of you. Whether the choice to not include this feature from the beginning of the preview was an oversight or a bid to push us towards OneDrive (which I highly doubt), it is still a very poor move from MS, but posting the same comments in forums over and over will get us nowhere. Be patient and know that features are coming. Remember that MS has no reason to alienate its clients.

My only reason for writing this response is in the hope that I can alleviate some of the frustration which might potentially stem from the belief that we are powerless in this situation. Stay hopeful and remember that updates are coming!

Forums on the same topic:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook_com/forum/all/no-save-as-option-for-attachments-in-new-outlook/7e8a3b62-2867-4b75-94a8-41bb25ca6014?page=13

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1291922/unable-to-drag-and-drop-outlook-attachments-to-fil

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook_com/forum/all/inability-to-drag-and-drop-new-files-from-email-to/fce61252-26b0-4467-b476-6b686d525824

It's problematic that this change, just like that, can be done when what we have works great and what we're going to doesn't. It's like going from a modern automobile to a Model T horseless carriage.

Your old Outlook was uninstalled just like that? Overnight? No questions asked?

My old Outlook just disappeared this morning and I had to move to this program. Cannot locate any more; even our IT person couldn't do it. NEW OUTLOOK IS ABSOLUTELY AWFUL.

I'm assuming they mean reports from all over, not just Microsoft.