how to go back for a old MS outlook

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how to go back for a old MS outlook

Francis 15

I had tried to switch to a new outlook. but i can't to return my old outlook. so please suggest to me.

SokiGuo-MSFT 31,536 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2023-10-05T02:33:53.6+00:00

Hi @Francis

Just checking in to see if above information was helpful. If you have any further updates on this issue, please feel free to post back. If you think my reply is helpful to you, please remember to mark it as an answer. Warm thanks.
EZDUZiT 20 Reputation points

2024-01-12T15:37:06.3166667+00:00

Hi there, this does not solve this problem because the new version of the app does not have the toggle button at all.
John P 30 Reputation points

2024-01-12T20:10:49.13+00:00

Exactly! My outlook has no toggle either
If they can't provide a way back to the previous version, I'm switching email clients. If I'm going to have to start from scratch and learn a new email system, it won't be this piece of crap. I've put up with your garbage too long. My outlook address, which I've had for decades, now MAKES ME SIGN IN EVERY SINGLE EFFING TIME!
JanM 15 Reputation points

2024-01-17T15:40:59.8666667+00:00

There is no toggle button on my Outlook screen. I hate this new layout and want to go back. Please give instructions.
Farooque Shaikh 0 Reputation points

2024-02-07T15:49:24.1133333+00:00

Uninstall new version then click on old outlook icon, that will resolve the issue.

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SokiGuo-MSFT 31,536 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2023-10-05T02:33:53.6+00:00

Hi @Francis

Just checking in to see if above information was helpful. If you have any further updates on this issue, please feel free to post back. If you think my reply is helpful to you, please remember to mark it as an answer. Warm thanks.
EZDUZiT 20 Reputation points

2024-01-12T15:37:06.3166667+00:00

Hi there, this does not solve this problem because the new version of the app does not have the toggle button at all.
John P 30 Reputation points

2024-01-12T20:10:49.13+00:00

Exactly! My outlook has no toggle either
If they can't provide a way back to the previous version, I'm switching email clients. If I'm going to have to start from scratch and learn a new email system, it won't be this piece of crap. I've put up with your garbage too long. My outlook address, which I've had for decades, now MAKES ME SIGN IN EVERY SINGLE EFFING TIME!
JanM 15 Reputation points

2024-01-17T15:40:59.8666667+00:00

There is no toggle button on my Outlook screen. I hate this new layout and want to go back. Please give instructions.
Farooque Shaikh 0 Reputation points

2024-02-07T15:49:24.1133333+00:00

Uninstall new version then click on old outlook icon, that will resolve the issue.

Answer 1

SokiGuo-MSFT 31,536 Microsoft External Staff

Hi @Francis

You can switch back whenever you want, just switch the toggle off in the new Outlook and it will automatically open the classic version. More information, see:

Getting started with the new Outlook for Windows - Microsoft Support.

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You should still be able to find its shortcut in Start (and wherever else you might have had it before), but if not you will see outlook.exe in one of these places (may vary slightly depending on edition), so if necessary, make a new shortcut:

C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16

or here:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16

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New Outlook for MAC:

At any time, you can switch back by launching Outlook, then click on the Help menu and select Revert to Legacy Outlook.

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SokiGuo-MSFT 31,536 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2023-10-10T09:29:28.7466667+00:00

Hi @Francis

Haven't received your message for a long time.

I am checking the status of this case. Please let us know if you would like further assistance.

Meanwhile, if the reply is helpful to you, please try to mark it as an answer, it will help others who encounter the same issue and read this thread. Thank you for your understanding and patience!
Farooque Shaikh 0 Reputation points

2024-02-07T15:48:20.92+00:00

Uninstall new version, that's is the only solution to go back to old version.
Robert 0 Reputation points

2024-10-01T14:37:05.8833333+00:00

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, OMG! THANK YOU!

MINE REVERT WAS IN THE HELP MENU! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

Answer 2

John P 30

Exactly! My outlook has no toggle either
If they can't provide a way back to the previous version, I'm switching email clients. If I'm going to have to start from scratch and learn a new email system, it won't be this piece of crap. I've put up with your garbage too long. My outlook address, which I've had for decades, now MAKES ME SIGN IN EVERY SINGLE EFFING TIME!

Saji Jose 5 Reputation points

2024-01-23T13:51:30.31+00:00

Opening Outlook in safe mode (Hold Shift key while clicking Outlook icon) will do the magic.

Answer 3

Saji Jose 5

Opening Outlook in safe mode (Hold Shift key while clicking Outlook icon) will do the magic.

John P 30 Reputation points

2024-01-23T15:19:30.8266667+00:00

I'll give it a try, but I'm not holding my breath. Now, how do I stop every email from opening itself in a new tab when I click to read it in the original window? Thank you
Brenda Harrington 5 Reputation points

2024-01-24T18:27:32.8933333+00:00

Opening Outlook in safe mode did not work for me...
John P 30 Reputation points

2024-01-24T19:30:39.8866667+00:00

it works for me...sometimes...but I can't count on it.
Sometimes the toggle to switch back is there, sometimes it's not.
Sometimes the email opens in the main window, sometimes it opens itself in a new window.
It's like dating a schizophrenic, I never knows what front I'll be presented with each time.

Answer 4

EZDUZiT 20

Remove Office365 from control panel and re-install. That's what I did and do not have any problem. went back to the older version. The newer version outlook is pretty confusing and the way it looks... specially looking for options and commands it's nowhere to find unless watching a YouTube video or googling it.

Answer 5

Pankil Shah 0

It's EASY: https://youtu.be/bmxWnlv9zrI

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