How do I preview a wav file in the new outlook without having to download the file?

Anonymous
2024-01-19T13:42:02+00:00

When I switched from the old Outlook to the new Outlook, I no longer have the ability to preview voicemails sent as wav files. Instead, I am prompted to save to OneDrive or download the file.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-06-04T17:24:22+00:00

    They have recently (past couple days) taken this option off. For now you can go under Settings >General > About Outlook and click on the Open Mail and it will take you back to the old version. I am not sure how long this will last though.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-05-23T19:31:13+00:00

    I did this. Did not work for me.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-05-16T18:41:38+00:00

    my outlook version is the "new Outlook" from Microsoft store

    there is no switch to choose new or old style

    neither the File and other mentioned options you count

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-05-14T20:41:55+00:00

    Save to OneDrive

    Download

    Those are the only two options listed.

    Using "New Outlook"

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-05-14T20:33:23+00:00

    Sorry, I should have also asked what version of Outlook you are using.

    If you click the down arrow on the attachment do you see the preview option and what happens if you chose the option?

    I get this message first:

    After clicking preview file:

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