How do I add a background picture to the "Modern" theme in the new outlook that replaces the older mail app?

Anonymous
2023-10-19T13:53:11+00:00

In the old Mail app I was able to add a custom background image. Since that app is going away I now have to use this version. the "modern" theme has a picture of a snow covered landscape. The options are that or nothing. There is no way to change the picture or add a picture of my choosing, even though the description says "Modern themes allow you to add a background image for further customization". How do I change this image, or add an image of my own?

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-08-26T19:28:42+00:00

    It has been almost a year since the original inquiry. Has anyone found an option to update this yet?

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-09-06T17:30:18+00:00

    Hmmmf... Seems that you may add an image to the background, as long as it is one of the proposed image, not your own. Bummer.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-09-07T16:52:43+00:00

    I agree Denis. It is a change that I really don't like. I always had an image of my best friend and find uncomfortable not to have it anymore.Image

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-10-11T15:06:50+00:00

    If this is the case, could you guys at Microsoft at least the old background as an option? I really like it but now it's no longer there and I (as many others i've spoken to) do not like the look of the new one

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-10-16T05:52:28+00:00

    Nice move.

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