Microsoft’s new Windows 11 Outlook app now works with personal Microsoft accounts
The new Outlook has a fresh new interface, and it now works with personal accounts. It’s available for Office Insiders in the Beta Channel.
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What you need to know
Microsoft has been working on a new Outlook for Windows 11 for quite some time. It wasofficially announcedin May 2022 and then rolled out to Office Insiders in the Beta Channel. Initially, it was limited to commercial email accounts, but it now works with personal Microsoft accounts as well.
Twitter userBart B flagged up the change. We’ve since verified that the new Outlook works with personal accounts.
The new Outlook client for Windows is web-based and therefore delivers a very similar experience to Outlook on the web. It has a fresh interface, built-in support for Microsoft To Do, and works withLoop Components. It will also offer the option to import settings from classic Outlook.
Microsoft plans to replace the built-in Windows 11 Mail & Calendar apps with the new Outlook at some point, but that is likely a far way off. The app still needs to gain support for several features to be at parity with the built-in Windows 11 Mail & Calendar apps, including multi-account support and the ability to work with third-party email accounts.
Microsoft’sTech Community poston the new Outlook lists some of the features that are on the way or being investigated:
Beta Channel Insiders can use the “Try the new Outlook” toggle in the top-right corner of the Outlook for Windows app to test out the new Outlook experience. The new Outlook has also leaked online (direct download link), allowing non-Insider to use it.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
