How to permanently prevent Outlook for Mac from switching to the new GUI?

Anonymous
2023-05-21T15:38:27+00:00

Outlook for Mac is periodically insisting on changing to the new Outlook for Mac experience. I do not want this. Period.

I have tried the New Outlook and reverted back to the current and much-preferred version, since the New Outlook does not suit my needs. Moreover, after an automatic restart into the New Outlook and having to revert, it is not returning to the state it was in. I do not want to use the New Outlook and I certainly don't want to fix all issues after reverting.

How can I permanently prevent Outlook for Mac from forcing me to use (and revert from) the New Outlook?

Can I set a preference so that it will not ambush me again in the future?

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-09-26T18:45:01+00:00

    Thanks for your reply but the conversion has already taken place and I cannot locate the option to switch back like I could before. If anyone has a solution to finding hidden emails or emails older than a month, I'd love to try anything.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-09-15T22:42:41+00:00

    I AGREE with you 100%. It's frustrating and a time suck. I have tried it several times, and yet it won't import my contacts. I can't set up my groups how I want. I am ready to be done with Outlook and looking for better solutions.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-09-14T20:25:06+00:00

    I'm with you 100%. Give me the option, I say 'no thanks' or 'revert'... stop asking me, take a hint.

    I HATE being forced as well - Microsoft is pushing me away, and that's fine - I'll take my business elsewhere.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-09-01T11:27:21+00:00

    I agree!!!

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-08-19T11:35:09+00:00

    When I tried 'new outlook' it presented me with 'latest' email which was from May 2023 - I have received mail today. Why does it think an email from May 2023 is the latest. I even scrolled down, I can't see anything since May 2023 so I've switched immediately back

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