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.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-10-08T12:28:41+00:00

    I agree, it is a deal breaker for me too. I continue with Old Outlook.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-10-08T10:46:48+00:00

    The 'new' Outlook interface does look/feel much cleaner - but the lack of 'grey' theme and option to 'never change background colour' is a deal breaker for me personally.

    I shall be switching back to 'old' Outlook for time being.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-09-24T21:43:39+00:00

    Outlook (Old) File>Options>General, there is a check box "Never change the message background color"

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-09-23T16:40:02+00:00

    how do you do this on old ouitlook?

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