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
    2023-09-01T11:26:41+00:00

    I HATE BEING FORCED TO CHANGE, and the new software doesn't work for me. Everything is screwed up. It's so different, I can't figure anything out, much less conduct my daily business. If you don't stop forcing me to go to your new software, I will be forced to find something other than Microsoft Office for my work e-mail. If you had just improved somewhat on the existing software it would make sense. This new software doesn't even resemble your old one. If I wanted new software I would have swtiched on my own. I don't like the new software, please don't force this change!

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-08-28T12:43:57+00:00

    This new outlook for MAC is terrible, lagging functions. Simply unacceptable to force a trial of a sub-par app to users of the older version. Now looking to revert to Mail in OS.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-07-28T22:22:51+00:00

    Hi Kelly,
    I wish I knew. I'm in the same position as you and am terrified of losing past emails containing important work information.
    People have suggested some workarounds in the thread...
    Good luck!

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-07-24T16:24:26+00:00

    I've already complain that Microsoft Outlook for MAC does not work as expected, the calendar does not show any meeting that I receive, and to make things worst MS is trying to force its way to install it anyway!

    I would not mind to use the newer version, but the condition is that it has to work better than the previous one, not worst.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-05-22T20:55:01+00:00

    You know you are just putting of the inevitable. Microsoft will eventually force it so why not get used to it now?

    Seems like a waste of time and energy to me.

    C'est la vie

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