New version of Outlook

Ian Broadrick 0 Reputation points
2026-10-13T10:23:32.5066667+00:00

I work on a Windows laptop and Outlook has updated to a new version without asking me. How can I revert to the previous version/look?

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business
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  1. DaveM121 (2) 16,750 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-10-13T10:36:15.4866667+00:00

    If the process provided by the Ai below does not resolve the problem, you can download and install Outlook Classic from this link.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/install-or-reinstall-classic-outlook-on-a-windows-pc

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  2. AI answer

    2026-10-13T10:23:47.53+00:00

    To go back to the previous Outlook look/version on Windows:

    1. Open new Outlook.
    2. In the top-right corner, turn off the New Outlook toggle.
    3. Confirm the switch when prompted.

    That will reopen classic Outlook.

    If the toggle is not visible in new Outlook, use Help > Go to classic Outlook.

    Additional notes:

    • It is possible to switch back to classic Outlook at any time.
    • If classic Outlook shows File > Options > General > New Outlook options, clear Automatically switch me to new Outlook to avoid the one-time automatic switch when that option is available.
    • If the toggle is missing in classic Outlook, the account may not be supported yet for switching, or an admin may have blocked the toggle.
    • In business environments, starting from January 2025, classic Outlook users on the Current Channel with a Business plan may be automatically switched to new Outlook after notifications, but both users and IT admins can turn off that automatic switch.

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