Classic Outlook - Until when will it be supported & available for use?

I was able to simply search for "Outlook" and it came up with "Outlook (New)" and "Outlook (Classic)". I right-clicked on the Outlook (Classic) app and pinned it to my Taskbar. So now this new icon opens the Classic Outlook directly.

Me too!! I've been saying for many years that whenever a new version of just about any thing comes out, features are taken away. I noticed that, the last time I "upgraded" my phone. Newer versions should more appropriately be called "downgrades". Very frustrating!

I totally agree. Classic Outlook has been a lifeline for me. The new outlook does not deserve capital letters. As Digisland said, it's like a child did a school project to create a program with a couple of Outlook's features, and didn't even do a good job. The new version is scaled down, ultra rigid and missing all my favorite features. I am praying Paul Dallman (below) is right and features will be added, hopefully all the features of Classic Outlook, otherwise I am afraid 2029 (or whenever support for Classic Outlook ends) will be a difficult year for me!

Hi,

I really hope Microsoft pays attention to all comments here and adapts the new Outlook according to the need of the users.

This way we won't have to start looking for other options.

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