New Outlook mode - Light/Dark background setting

Anonymous
2023-05-04T12:42:24+00:00

Where can I find the below setting when I'm in the "New Outlook" mode:

If you prefer, you can disable dark mode so that the message window is always white when using the black theme. The icons to switch dark mode on or off are disabled when you disable dark mode.

  • In Outlook, go to File > Options.
  • On the General page, look for Personalize your copy of Microsoft Office.
  • Set the Office Theme to Black and select the check box next to Never change the message background color.
  • Select OK.

Thx

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-05-24T00:30:18+00:00

    i would really like for this to be fixed, i like the older verson more then the new becuse of this.

    I can switch individual messages to light mode but I need this to be a permanent setting.

    we need this please :)

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-06-07T22:20:38+00:00

    Please fix this. It is very annoying to have to manually select this every time you want to read an email.

    Thank you.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-06-09T15:49:01+00:00

    Agreed with the others here. Not going to use the new version of Outlook until this option is added.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-06-27T19:14:32+00:00

    Same here. Not going to use the new version of Outlook until this option is added.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-06-29T08:00:28+00:00

    I agree, having to select 'View with light background' for each email is a pain, there should be an option so that all mails are displayed with a light background while in dark mode.

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