"New Outlook" change color scheme for read/unread messages

Anonymous
2023-11-14T15:31:10+00:00

My inbox displays the following columns - From, Subject, Received

In OLD Outlook, all the words (names, subject message, date and time) in all 3 columns are bold blue when the message is Unread and when the message is Read the color for all the words in all 3 columns changes to non-bold black.

However, in NEW Outlook, the words appear as follows for an Unread message: From (bold black), Subject (bold blue), received (non-bold black). And when the message is Read, everything turns non-bold black.

In NEW Outlook, how do I change the colors of the words in From, Subject, Received so that they display in the same way as they do in OLD Outlook.

Thanks!

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Anonymous
2023-11-14T18:22:55+00:00

Hello dcraw998,

Good day! Thank you for posting to Microsoft Community.

Based on your description, I understand that you have a concern with changing the color scheme for read/unread messages in the New Outlook preview.

According to your description, I really understand that you are referring to difference in the current feature in New Outlook preview and the classic outlook. And based on my research, I got the same result as yours. The black-blue-black is the default pattern in both outlook versions for unread email. Unless you applied conditional formatting for incoming emails in the Outlook view for the classic outlook which is currently not yet feasible in the new version. I'm afraid, I didn't find a way around this in the new outlook. If you heavily rely on this feature, you may consider toggling out of the new Outlook for Windows preview.

Please kindly understand that many functions are not designed at present. I'd suggest creating an entry as a feature suggestion in feedback collection directly through your new outlook (Help-->Feedback) or at Outlook · Community (microsoft.com) and many other users could vote for it. Many features of our current products are designed and upgraded based on customers’ feedback.

I will update here if I get any update on this feature. Thank you for your kind understanding.

Best Regards,

Ashraf.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-02-11T18:46:04+00:00

    Hi Ashraf,

    I submitted feedback as you listed above, but it looks like it has been marked as Private, so (I'm assuming) others can't see it/vote on it. I've entered another feedback and will watch to see if it gets any votes or gets hidden...

    Original feedback, now marked private: The New Outlook read vs unread needs to be improved. The contrast is not nearly enough to facilitate quick visual of unread email. The background color, font color or something needs to[…] · Community

    New feedback:
    The difference in font (size/color/etc) and background color is not explicit enough for read vs unread email the new outlook inbox · Community

    Thanks,

    -Dan

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-12-03T09:47:47+00:00

    Dear Cachetwoods,

    I am flabbergasted as you are. And there are a lot of unsolved issues and still they are planning to go to production.

    You should try that in the oil and gas industry....

    Kind regards,

    Kees-Jan

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-12-02T15:00:48+00:00

    Hi, has this been fixed? I am unproductive and it is kinda your fault. I can't differentiate between read and unread messages. Some of us can't see the colours that well. Need a high contrast alternative.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-01-29T17:34:18+00:00

    The outlook team is currently in active development for this feature. You can refer to this doc for more other features in the works for the New Outlook.

    Things to look forward to in the new Outlook for Windows - Microsoft Community Hub

    Best Regards,

    Ashraf.

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