How can I open an attachment without downloading it on new Outlook?

Anonymous
2023-10-30T17:21:59+00:00

Before I switched to new outlook, I was able to double click on attachments and they would open to their specific apps. Ex. If it was a PDF it would open with Acrobat; If it was a word doc, it would open with word. Now I have to click the download button and it default saves to my downloads folder instead of being put where I want it in the beginning. I also can't drag attachments from an email to the specific folder I want to save it to on my desktop. I have to download and then move it from my downloads folder.

I know it's probably just a new process I'll have to get used to, but hey maybe someone knows a hack!

Thank you in advance :)

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-08-29T21:06:05+00:00

    Mine won't even download. It only lets me do a worthless preview.

    Hi there,

    If you are using the NEW Outlook view, then the answer to your question is NO.

    There is NO option to view, open, or save. You can only download the attachment, which automatically saves to your download folder. You need to move it from the Download folder to where you want to actually save it. Many of us have been expressing frustration to MS; however, they do not seem to care.

    While the latest update has lost several key features in the new view, I have discovered that the 'classic' view is still available and includes the features we love!

    To switch back to Outlook's ‘classic’ view, toggle the button at the top of your screen to “Off.” I have been using the latest upgrade in the 'classic' view, which has solved the persistent attachment and signature issues with the new view.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-08-29T21:05:42+00:00

    I have the same issue with pdf documents. I can open a word doc as described above, but not a pdf.

    Thank you,

    Hi there,

    If you are using the NEW Outlook view, then the answer to your question is NO.

    There is NO option to view, open, or save. You can only download the attachment, which automatically saves to your download folder. You need to move it from the Download folder to where you want to actually save it. Many of us have been expressing frustration to MS; however, they do not seem to care.

    While the latest update has lost several key features in the new view, I have discovered that the 'classic' view is still available and includes the features we love!

    To switch back to Outlook's ‘classic’ view, toggle the button at the top of your screen to “Off.” I have been using the latest upgrade in the 'classic' view, which has solved the persistent attachment and signature issues with the new view.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-08-29T21:04:33+00:00

    HI Simbarashe,

    When I click on that drop down menu after previewing, I don't have that open with option (screenshot attached)

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    I will definitely be using the feedback :)

    Hi there,

    If you are using the NEW Outlook view, then the answer to your question is NO.

    There is NO option to view, open, or save. You can only download the attachment, which automatically saves to your download folder. You need to move it from the Download folder to where you want to actually save it. Many of us have been expressing frustration to MS; however, they do not seem to care.

    While the latest update has lost several key features in the new view, I have discovered that the 'classic' view is still available and includes the features we love!

    To switch back to Outlook's ‘classic’ view, toggle the button at the top of your screen to “Off.” I have been using the latest upgrade in the 'classic' view, which has solved the persistent attachment and signature issues with the new view.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-08-29T20:56:48+00:00

    Mine won't even download. It only lets me do a worthless preview.

    Hi there,

    If you are using the NEW Outlook view, then the answer to your question is NO.

    There is NO option to view, open, or save. You can only download the attachment, which automatically saves to your download folder. You need to move it from the Download folder to where you want to actually save it. Many of us have been expressing frustration to MS; however, they do not seem to care.

    While the latest update has lost several key features in the new view, I have discovered that the 'classic' view is still available and includes the features we love!

    To switch back to Outlook's ‘classic’ view, toggle the button at the top of your screen to “Off.” I have been using the latest upgrade in the 'classic' view, which has solved the persistent attachment and signature issues with the new view.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-08-29T20:56:09+00:00

    Hi there,

    If you are using the NEW Outlook view, then the answer to your question is NO.

    There is NO option to view, open, or save. You can only download the attachment, which automatically saves to your download folder. You need to move it from the Download folder to where you want to actually save it. Many of us have been expressing frustration to MS; however, they do not seem to care.

    While the latest update has lost several key features in the new view, I have discovered that the 'classic' view is still available and includes the features we love!

    To switch back to Outlook's ‘classic’ view, toggle the button at the top of your screen to “Off.” I have been using the latest upgrade in the 'classic' view, which has solved the persistent attachment and signature issues with the new view.

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