how do i change outlook back to the old version

Anonymous
2024-10-30T22:40:30+00:00

I am having some difficulties with some of the functions in the new version. how do i switch back to the old Outlook view.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-10-31T01:00:04+00:00

    Dear Teresa Cadorin,

    Good day!

    Thank you for posting to the Microsoft Community. We are glad to assist.

    First of all, we apologize for the inconvenience caused to your work. Based on your post regarding "how do i change outlook back to the old version".

    please try the below:

    From New Outlook for windows > Help > Go to Classic Outlook.

    1. To switch back to the classic view in Outlook, follow these steps:
    • Open Outlook.
    • Navigate to the Outlook menu.
    • Uncheck the option for the New Outlook.
    • Click the Revert button.
    • Allow the application to revert to the Outlook Classic view.
    1. If you don't see a toggle in the new Outlook for Windows, troubleshoot with these steps:
    • Launch classic Outlook for Windows from the Windows Start Menu, not the new Outlook (identified by the "New" tag).
    • Open the Registry Editor by typing "Registry Editor" in the Start Menu search and selecting the app.
    • Go to Computer**\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook**Preferences.
    • Find and double-click on "UseNewOutlook" at the bottom of the list.
    • Set the Value Data field to 0.
    • Attempt to launch classic Outlook for Windows from the Windows Start Menu.

    REF:Toggle out of the new Outlook for Windows preview

    3.if the above steps didn't reterve to classic outlook you can Install classic Outlook for Windows: To install a standalone version of classic Outlook for Windows, select Download and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

    REF:You can't open classic Outlook on a new Windows PC

    I hope the above information will be helpful. Please feel free to let me know if you have any other concern or if I get you wrong. Glad to assist you. We sincerely appreciate your patience and cooperation. Thanks for your precious time!

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-11-01T05:16:27+00:00

    Dear Teresa Cadorin,

    Good day to you and I hope you are doing well.

    We haven't heard back from you and would like to know if you have checked the first response. We are checking in to see if your issue has been resolved. Feel free if you need further assistance, we will be happy to assist you further.

    Thank you for your time and cooperation.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-11-05T08:15:24+00:00

    Dear Teresa Cadorin,

    Good day to you and I hope you are doing well.

    Sorry to disturb you. As we did not get a response, may I know if the above reply could clarify your issue, or could you please help confirm if we may help you with anything else? Please let us know if the provided information meets your requirements or resolves your issue, thanks.

    Your understanding and patience will be appreciated.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-11-07T21:07:13+00:00

    These steps to revert back to classic outlook do not work!

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-11-11T18:06:41+00:00

    No they don't 7 now I have no email nor can I get support. what was wrong with the old program I got NO adds or other junk Now I can't even retrive my Mail

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