Office Insiders can now try out the new Outlook on Windows, even with personal accounts
All Office Insiders can now try the new web-based Outlook.
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What you need to know
Microsoft has been working on a new Outlook experience for Windows for quite some time. Firstshown off in May 2022, the app delivers a similar experience to Outlook Web. Eventually, the new Outlook will make its way to the Mail app on Windows 11 and Windows 10, but for now, it’s in testing among Insiders.
Recently, Microsoft rolled out the option to try the new Outlook to Office Insiders in the Current Channel (Preview). It works with personal accounts as well as education or work accounts. Previously, the app did not work with personal accounts, even if you were an Office Insider.
To try out the new Outlook, Insiders can swap the toggle that appears in the upper right-hand corner of the app.
AnInsider blog postoutlines everything that’s been added to Outlook since May. As already mentioned, the app now supports personal accounts, whether those be Outlook.com, Hotmail, or Windows Live email accounts. A new Quick Steps feature has been added that shows personalized actions. Columns of the calendar can now be customized, and the app has a simplified ribbon option as well. Outlook can show you tips to help you get the most out of the app.
Microsoft also outlined its future plans for Outlook as well. Here’s what’s on the way:
To test out the new Outlook, you need to be on Windows 10 version 1809 or later (Build 17763). The app works with Microsoft work, school, or personal accounts. Of course, you also need your device to be connected to the Internet.
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