Outlook flags

Question

I chose to stick with Classic Outlook because I wanted all of my .pst files to be accessible but with new Outlook it doesn't bring in my pst files :(I would like flagged messages to always show the flag and not just when I hover over the message. I don't see a setting for this but this is how it used to be and its not helpful for the flag image to disappear when not hovering.Also with a recent switch to IMAP but using classic outlook the ability to set timing for a follow up flag is missing.

Answer 1

Hi Lee,

PST Import is coming in New Outlook very soon. Right now classic 365 import is only there.

For the flags request, please click Help > Feedback and please let the team know, since this is a user-user support forum.

I hope you find this information useful. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to reach out. Otherwise, please take a moment to accept the answer. Wishing you good luck!

Answer 2

It seems that you are experiencing limitations with flagged messages in Classic Outlook and the management of PST files with the new Outlook. Currently, new Outlook does not support the same functionality for PST files as Classic Outlook, which might be affecting your ability to access them. Additionally, the visibility of flags on messages in new Outlook is designed to show the flag only when hovering, which differs from the previous behavior you are accustomed to.

Regarding the follow-up flag timing feature, it is noted that certain functionalities may be missing or altered when switching to IMAP in Classic Outlook. Unfortunately, there may not be a direct setting to revert these changes in the new Outlook.

For more detailed guidance on managing PST files and understanding the differences in policy settings between Classic and new Outlook, you may want to review the relevant documentation provided by Microsoft.

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References:

• Map classic Outlook policies to new Outlook
• Use a policy to control PST files in Outlook