Can't use custom background image(theme) in Outlook Pre, like in Windows Mail, is there a workaround?

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Can't use custom background image(theme) in Outlook Pre, like in Windows Mail, is there a workaround?

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Hello Dear reader,

Thank you for stopping here!

In the past moths I ahve used Windows Mail (Windows Store app), which had an option to change the background image to any image I browse from my computer.

Now Windows Mail is redirecting me to the new Outlook, anmed Outlook pre version 1.2023.913.400 (Production).

On other froum there is an image of the exact problem:

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/outlook/no-option-for-background-image-in-outlook-desktop-app/m-p/3811644

Windows Mail left side, Outlook Pre right side.

In settings I can change the Modern Theme (background) to White (Neutral) or Mointains.

Below are Calssical themes which only change the header of Outlook Pre.

I didn't find the image location.

Is there a registry hack to solve this problem or any other way?

I have also tried the normal Outlook (which has no PRE on its icon), but it's customization level of background is more primitive.

I will be glad for any help or advice!

Have a nice day/evening!

Andras Toth

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Answer 1

Hi Diane,

Thanks for answering. I would say you have informed me about the problem, and thank you for your help. In contrast Microsoft did not solved the problem which is obviously not your fault or scope, since you are not a Microsoft employee.

So the problem still presits,

Is there any consequence if I not mark your answer as Problem solved?

Have a nice day/evening!

Andras

Answer 2

Hi, I'm Diane and I'm happy to help you today.

Outlook Pre is a pre-release version - a beta - and as of right now, you can only use the background offered in the app. This should change in future updates but please use Help > Feedback to leave feedback on this.

Let us know how it goes, we're here to help you further if needed.

-- Diane

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