How to attach last edited file in (new) Outlook

Question

Dear sirs,

Old version of Outlook had the possibility to attach last edited file in the e-mail, and the new one doesn't have that option. That means a lot of mouse clicking before I can locate and attach the file, which is not acceptable!

I wonder why did you change it because new Outlook doesn't have any advantage vs. Old one.

Answer 1

Although there is (currently) no option within New Outlook for this, as an alternative you could consider using the Files companion app from Microsoft;
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This app keeps track of recent activities for files you have access to and also allows you to quickly copy/share a link or open its file location so you can attach it more quickly within New Outlook.

It's not a 100% replacement but might give some relief over the native implementation of New Outlook. Note that this is for M365 for Business only.

Answer 2

The new version of Outlook does not support the same features as the old version, particularly regarding the ability to quickly attach the last edited file to an email. Currently, users have to manually locate and attach files, which can be cumbersome. Unfortunately, there is no direct functionality in the new Outlook that replicates this feature from the old version, and it has been noted that the new Outlook is not MAPI-compliant, which affects automation and certain functionalities like mail merges and attachments.

For users accustomed to the old version, it may be necessary to switch back to the classic Outlook to regain those functionalities, as the new Outlook is primarily a re-branded version of Windows Mail and lacks some advanced features of the classic Outlook.

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References:

• Mail merge to draft in outlook 365 - Microsoft Q&A
• Office 365 apps insist on using Outlook Classic to share documents to email - Microsoft Q&A