Missing features in Outlook

Question

How do I select to see just unread emails, as this option was available in the old version. How do I have in Outlook the option to have "Shapes" in an email?

Answer 1

Hi Vulsan

For viewing only unread emails in New Outlook for Windows, you can:

1. Open the mail folder you want to view (e.g., Inbox folder)
2. Select Filter at the top of the message list.
3. Choose Unread.

To return to the normal view, select the Unread filter again or change the filter back to All.

Regarding Shapes in an email, this feature is currently not available in New Outlook for Windows. Unlike classic Outlook, New Outlook does not support inserting or drawing shapes (such as arrows, rectangles, circles, or text boxes) directly within the email body.

As a workaround, you can:

• Create the shape in another application such as Word, PowerPoint, or Paint.
• Save it as an image or take a screenshot.
• Insert the image into your email using Insert > Pictures.

For more information, please refer to the following link::

• View only unread messages in Outlook
• Insert -> Shapes & Text box in Outlook new version

In the meantime, I suggest submitting your feedback through the Microsoft 365 Feedback Hub.This is the most effective way to ensure your voice reaches the product team and can be considered for future improvements.

Once you've submitted your feedback, feel free to share the link here in the comments. I’ll be happy to upvote it to help bring more visibility.   

I hope this information helps. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reply this post.

Wish you a wonderful day ahead. 

Kind regards,

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Answer 2

In new Outlook for Windows:

• To show only unread emails:
  1. Select the mail folder to filter.
  2. Near the upper corner of the message list, select Filter > Unread.
  3. The filter button changes to Unread to show that the filter is active.
  4. To return to all messages, select the Unread filter button again.
• For Shapes in an email:
  • New Outlook for Windows currently does not have the option to draw shapes directly in the body of an email like classic Outlook.
  • A workaround is to open a new message, select Insert, and use Graphics or Table instead.

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• View only unread messages in Outlook
• New Outlook version - Microsoft Q&A