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
    2024-06-24T15:59:47+00:00

    100% !

    Its a joke

    MS should be ashamed

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-06-27T08:29:26+00:00

    Any update?

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-07-01T15:00:40+00:00

    The same thing is happening to me and it is very frustrating, they need to change this feature back to the old version, from what I am reading, everyone is having this sam problem, definitely a flaw in outlook now that noboday wants!

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-07-01T19:43:10+00:00

    This is ridiculous. I'm switching back to old Outlook. I tried...

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-07-05T15:13:34+00:00

    This basic expected functionality to be able to click on an attachment and have it open in the appropriate application (Word, Excell, ect.). Its a wonder how it got screwed up the "New" Sucky Outlook. When will it be fixed?

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