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
    2024-10-02T07:24:03+00:00

    False. "Open" is not an option after previewing, as stated by the numerous people below. Also, shouldnt have to go through multiple steps just to open file in defualt program. Yikes.

    It is not false.

    II have the open in my new outlook. However, most of the other staff in my office do not.

    Microsoft needs to harmonize this across all opreatiing systems

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-09-25T21:29:52+00:00

    I am using old Outlook right now, but this is where the option would be to switch it off on New Outlook. Under the close window button. I am using the desktop app.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-09-25T20:51:25+00:00

    How did you get the old version back? I have a new computer and these issues with attachments are driving me crazy. Is old outlook available somewhere?

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-09-25T16:32:31+00:00

    I don't see that string in the Appx folder using regedit.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-09-24T11:48:16+00:00

    Cool!!! Unfortunately, that works for many but not for all.

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