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

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

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

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

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.

G'Day All, Firstly, I want to acknowledge that my initial question did not receive a solution at this time. However, I found the comment section to be more helpful and focused. It seems there was a misunderstanding of the original question. Secondly, I want to share my personal experience. I recently switched to the 'New Outlook' and after some Googling, I ended up on this thread. Now, I find myself Googling how to revert back to the old Outlook. I miss certain features like the indenting of replies and the ability to change the color of my responses. I find indenting helpful for better email conversation tracking, and using different colors for my replies helps me differentiate them easily. Additionally, it would be great if Microsoft could align the Windows 11 Fluent design with Recertify11 by default. This would provide a more cohesive experience. These are just my personal thoughts and suggestions. I hope you all have a pleasant day/evening ahead.

New Outlook mode - Light/Dark background setting

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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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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.

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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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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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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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2023-07-11T20:53:46+00:00

G'Day All,

Firstly, I want to acknowledge that my initial question did not receive a solution at this time. However, I found the comment section to be more helpful and focused. It seems there was a misunderstanding of the original question.

Secondly, I want to share my personal experience. I recently switched to the 'New Outlook' and after some Googling, I ended up on this thread. Now, I find myself Googling how to revert back to the old Outlook. I miss certain features like the indenting of replies and the ability to change the color of my responses. I find indenting helpful for better email conversation tracking, and using different colors for my replies helps me differentiate them easily.

Additionally, it would be great if Microsoft could align the Windows 11 Fluent design with Recertify11 by default. This would provide a more cohesive experience.

These are just my personal thoughts and suggestions. I hope you all have a pleasant day/evening ahead.
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