How To: open email in new tad rather than new window

Question

I have Outlook 365 installed on my work laptop. I am what some might say is old (i can remember Green flashing cursors and msdos lol) I can't seem to function with emails opening in a new window instead of a new tab like they do in Thunderbird which I use for private emails.

I have searched all the posts online but none of the directions seem to be for my version.

Outlook for Microsoft 365 MSO (version 2410 Build 16.0.18129.20100

We use Exchange 2019 hosted by IONOS

Please help its driving me insane.

Answer 1

Hi, kevin eldred

Good day!

Thanks for posting into our community.

According to your description, I understand how frustrating it can be when things don't work the way you're used to.

Unfortunately, Outlook for Microsoft 365 doesn't support opening emails in new tabs like Thunderbird does. Outlook opens emails in new windows by default, and there isn't a built-in option to change this behavior.

We truly understand this brings a lot of inconvenience for you. Since it is approaching into the design level that for our community team that we could not do much for you. At this moment, would you please share your precious idea and suggest it with Microsoft Outlook's engineering team directly -

Contact support and provide feedback in new Outlook for Windows - Microsoft Support.

In addition, you can try managing your open windows more effectively by using the taskbar or the Alt+Tab shortcut to switch between them quickly.

Thanks for your precious time and your understanding would be highly appreciated.

Hope you all the best!

Microsoft Community Moderator.

Answer 2

Hi, kevin eldred

Sorry to disturb, if it's convenient to you, would you please vote for my initial reply which might help other community members who has the similar issue.

Thanks for your efforts and your cooperation would be highly appreciated.

Wish you have a great day!

Answer 3

Hi, kevin eldred

Thanks for your new updates and your understanding would be highly appreciated. Thanks!

By the way, if my initial reply could give a little hint, would you please vote for my reply and this will may help other community members who has the similar issue. Thanks so much!

In addition, if you need any further assistance, we will be always here for you.

Wish you have a great day!

Answer 4

Thank you Alex for the reply. I can stop looking through the menu's now 😒😁

Ill just have get with current times I guess 😁