Recommendation for Outlook

Ashley Osterday 0 Reputation points
2026-09-11T15:13:25.86+00:00

Hello, Outlook team I’d like to suggest adjusting the placement of the flag icon in the inbox. Right now, the flag button is very close to the delete button, and it’s easy to accidentally delete messages when trying to flag them. Moving the flag icon farther away or creating more visual spacing between the two buttons would help reduce accidental deletions and improve usability.

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
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  1. Jay1 Tran 600 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-11T15:39:25.7066667+00:00

    Hi Ashley,

    Thank you for reaching out and for sharing your feedback about the placement of the flag and delete icons in Classic Outlook for Windows. Having these icons close together can make it easier to delete a message accidentally when attempting to flag it.

    Please submit your suggestion directly to Microsoft via the Feedback Portal to help prioritize this feature in future updates. 

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    Sharing your experience through this channel is the most impactful way to advocate for a change that would benefit you and other users.     

    I hope you found the answer helpful. Thank you again for your time and for raising this important usability concern. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.         

    Wishing you a smooth rest of your day.  

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    2026-09-11T15:13:42.2633333+00:00

    There is no documented setting in Classic Outlook for Windows to move the flag icon farther away from the delete button or add permanent extra spacing between those message-list actions.

    A supported way to submit this product suggestion is:

    1. In Outlook, go to File > Feedback > Send Feedback.
    2. Describe that the flag and delete buttons are too close in the inbox and that more spacing would reduce accidental deletions.

    Related documented behavior:

    • In recent Outlook UI behavior, the flag icon in the message list appears on hover by default.
    • There is no built-in setting documented to keep the flag permanently visible in that view.

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