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The New Outloook

The New Outlook

So I (Anthony) had an Issue with Classic Outlook it was not opening, Deleting Emails which was frustrating, so I thought, Fix or why not use the New Outlook?

Nobody Likes Change, but there are some simple things which the New Outlook does,:

1, Mess’s with your Head, they have moved Spell Check to Left Click instead of Right Click…..grr.

2, Shared Folders are now under “Shared With Me”. Annoying if you are in an out of them all the time, again, Subtle Change but not nicely layed out.

I did run this question via CHATGPT to see what it’s thoughts were:   What are the benefits of using the new Outlook app?

The new Outlook for Windows offers a range of enhancements designed to improve productivity, streamline communication, and provide a more modern user experience. Here are some key benefits:


✨ Modern Design & Unified Experience

  • Simplified Interface: The new Outlook features a cleaner, more intuitive design that aligns with the web version, ensuring consistency across devices. “It Is That

  • Unified App: It replaces the older Mail, Calendar, and People apps, consolidating them into a single application for streamlined access. “Hmm


🤖 AI-Powered Productivity with Microsoft Copilot

  • Smart Email Drafting: Copilot assists in composing emails, summarising threads, and providing writing suggestions. “True

  • Inbox Management:  It can prioritise emails based on user-specific keywords and topics, helping you focus on what’s important “Still Focus Mode, Which I turned Off


📅 Enhanced Calendar and Task Features

  • Integrated Calendar  Seamlessly manage your schedule within the same application, with improved meeting scheduling and event tracking. “Hmm

  • Quick Actions  Features like pinning and snoozing emails, as well as faster meeting creation, enhance efficiency. “True


🔒 Improved Performance and Security

  • Faster Search: Enhanced search capabilities allow for quicker retrieval of emails and information.  “It’s More Online so Searching is completed within 365 and not the Local Machine

  • Regular Updates:  Built on a modern architecture, the new Outlook receives more agile updates and fixes. “Yet to be Seen


🌐 Seamless Integration with Microsoft 365

  • Access to Microsoft 365 Apps: Easily integrate with other Microsoft 365 applications like Teams and Loop for a cohesive workflow. “In Essence, gets you connected to OneDrive Quicker

  • Ad-Free Experience for Subscribers: Microsoft 365 subscribers benefit from an ad-free inbox, additional storage, and premium features. “Never had Adverts in the old and glad the new one has kept with this


The Text in Red is Only “Anthony’s” thoughts are not of the business.

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