New Outlook Layout - How do I add more columns (Size of Mail) to the inbox?

Anonymous
2023-12-18T10:10:57+00:00

I am now using Outlook for Mac, version 16.79.3 (23120117) and am extremely surprised by the new layout, which is missing various information / settings.

For example, how do I add additional columns (such as Size of Mail) to the Inbox?

I also wanted to switch back to the old version. -> Legacy Outlook. But after the switch I have to enter all email accounts again. However, when entering the account under IMAP, the "Next" button is highlighted in light grey and cannot be pressed. Email accounts can therefore not be entered.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-04-10T09:06:30+00:00

    Post was from 2023, but it is still not solved in 2025? Amazing, just amazing. It is not just Mac, even Windows version. It almost like the new generation of developers never used the software they developed when even something considered basic in the past is not even present. They all just focus on refreshing the looks to be simpler on THEIR eyes

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-04-08T01:07:10+00:00

    View Settings 3. From the View settings page, Select layout. On layout options, you can choose the way you want your inbox to be displayed.

    No, you can't.

    This new outlook is a bad marketing ploy. a toy from a child's first cell phone.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-05-06T13:59:49+00:00

    Sorry, this does not help. As user I would really love to have this resolved. I really need to add additional columns to the inbox (to/size).

    Personally I do not like this new version, too many options are not available anymore.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-03-06T14:06:25+00:00

    It's such a common practice to be able to quickly sort by columns. For instance, I can no longer sort by completed flag so I can see which items pending

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-12-18T12:04:12+00:00

    Hello Stefan,

    I will be happy to help you with your question, I am a Microsoft consumer and Independent Advisors who cannot access accounts.

    The new Outlook for Windows brings the latest features, intelligent assisted capabilities and a new modern and simplified design to your Outlook app.

    Concerning the issue you are experiencing with the layout of the columns in the new Outlook application, you can change the layout of the application to your desired taste. Kindly follow the steps below to achieve this:

    1. Launch the Outlook application.
    2. Click on the View tab >> View Settings
    3. From the View settings page, Select layout. On layout options, you can choose the way you want your inbox to be displayed.

    I hope this helps.

    However, to switch back to the old outlook application, please check the steps in the Official Microsoft documentation below: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/the-new-outlook-for-mac-6283be54-e74d-434e-babb-b70cefc77439#:~:text=How%20to%20switch%20back%20to%20Legacy%20Outlook

    Thank you for the kind understanding.

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