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Invalid Certificate Issue still occurs...

I met the same problem as described at : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/4609967/how-to-fix-invalid-certificate-microsoft-outlook-c I can confirm I've the right Certificate imported into Windows 11 LTSC, and I'm now using Office 2024…

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-05-16T04:52:57.3333333+00:00
Tung Wei 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-05-16T04:59:40.5433333+00:00
Tung Wei 0 Reputation points
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Outlook Inbox Completely Empty After Alias Change — New Mail Still Works

I’m hoping someone can help because I’m really confused about what’s happened to my Outlook inbox. I temporarily changed my primary alias/email address on my Microsoft account, then later changed it back to my original email address. Around the same…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-05-16T04:56:43.3233333+00:00
Rosie Corson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T04:56:56.65+00:00
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How do i stop a "Favorites" pop up in Outlook whever I select an email

Whever I click on anywhere in the Outlook window I get a pop up in the upper left which will not go away. I cannot access the tabs for File, Home, Send/Receive and Folder as the pop up blocks it. Right clicking on the pop up does not initate anything.…

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-05-16T00:38:21.71+00:00
Arthur Sevigny 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T04:56:21.4+00:00
Alice-N 9,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Unable to sign in

Hi, My friend is unable to sign in to her outlook account due to 'suspicious activities' when she has not used her email for anything out of the ordinary. She's using the latest Chrome Version. And to get access to support she's unable to sign in with…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-05-16T04:52:47.5733333+00:00
Astha Upadhyay 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T04:53:07.6666667+00:00
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I want to auto delete items in the "trash" or "delete" folder after 365 days. How do I do that?

I want to auto delete items in the "trash" or "delete" folder after 365 days. How do I do that?

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
asked 2026-05-15T23:47:54.5133333+00:00
Diego Zuniga 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T04:51:26.1933333+00:00
Vasil Michev 126.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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importing icloud calendar to classic outlook

I am trying to import an icloud calendar into the classic outlook app

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-05-15T17:17:31.0766667+00:00
G G 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T04:50:35.9966667+00:00
Alice-N 9,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Annoying black box in emails

My emails now have a black box with white arrows in the upper left hand corner. I would like to get rid of this "feature" permanently as it interferes with scrolling.

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-05-15T19:01:59.57+00:00
Lucy Whitley 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T04:47:39.34+00:00
Alice-N 9,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Syncing desktop Outlook email signature with mobile app

Hello, I would like to know how to sync my desktop Outlook email signature with my iOS mobile app so it appears exactly the same as on the desktop version. Currently, when I copy and paste it in the mobile app, the images used in the signatures are not…

Outlook | Outlook for mobile | Outlook for iOS | For home
asked 2026-05-16T03:24:48.0933333+00:00
Akos Taladriz 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T04:36:07.7333333+00:00
TaoLi 78,155 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Can't copy, paste or bold in word

When I create a new document in word, I am unable to copy, paste or bold. When I am trying to send an email, I can't copy or paste either.

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-05-15T18:47:44.19+00:00
Theodore, Donna 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-05-16T04:25:12.69+00:00
Alice-N 9,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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outlook.com not receiving emails

I'm not receiving emails to my outlook.com address - I have several people trying to reach out and nothing is coming through. I've reports from others as well, is there an ongoing incident?

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-05-15T19:34:17.8033333+00:00
Jason 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T04:15:59.3633333+00:00
EmilyS_726 16,790 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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I am receiving emails intermittently

I have tried to problem solve myself, but I am not able to receive all the emails sent to me and I have attempted to troubleshoot myself. I have no rules, the emails are not in my junk folder, I signed off/signed on, and I have plenty of storage. I am…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-05-15T20:11:34.89+00:00
Ryan Valero 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T04:15:32.73+00:00
EmilyS_726 16,790 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Hotmail/Outlook not receiving Gmail

My Hotmail/Outlook account stopped receiving emails from Gmail users around 11am ET today. Can this be fixed?

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-05-15T20:43:57.4433333+00:00
Michael Murphy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T04:15:02+00:00
EmilyS_726 16,790 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Hotmail account cannot receive emails from google (gmail.com)

At some point today, my personal hotmail account stopped receiving emails from the gmail.com domain. I can send to gmail.com recipients no problem, just cannot receive from them. I have both "gmail.com" and "******@gmail.com" in my…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-05-15T22:18:44.6633333+00:00
DP 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T04:10:56.1133333+00:00
EmilyS_726 16,790 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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email delays

Why are emails to my hotmail account arriving several hours late today?

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-05-15T22:33:36.79+00:00
Henry Chan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T04:09:44.8633333+00:00
EmilyS_726 16,790 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Add a birthday to a contact

how do i add a birthday to a contact that i already have for a person

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Contacts
asked 2026-05-15T14:59:28.3733333+00:00
Bergenn, James 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T04:06:52.1066667+00:00
Alice-N 9,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I cant recieve emails but i can send them and i just bought more storage too

I cant recieve emails but i can send them and i just bought more storage too, I bought storage and can see more storage available now, but still not receiving emails, also any emails i missed will they be sent through too?

Outlook | Outlook for mobile | Outlook for iOS | For home
asked 2026-05-15T16:12:19.75+00:00
Qasim Shah 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T04:00:16.3533333+00:00
Alice-N 9,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Account Recovery Request

Hello Microsoft Support, I forgot my password and I also forgot the full email address linked to my Microsoft/Hotmail account. I would like help recovering my account. I can provide any information needed such as old passwords, phone number, or any…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-05-14T18:30:59.42+00:00
Omar Sorour 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T03:50:46.79+00:00
Alice-N 9,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Outlook Issue With Fonts

All of a sudden today my fonts and pictures in Outlook email are appearing oversized. I see no way to make the screen look normal. The font size is fine in the Folder column and the email list column but not the actual email.  Microsoft hung up on me…

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-05-16T03:21:54.12+00:00
James Thomas 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-16T03:39:11.81+00:00
James Thomas 0 Reputation points
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Subject: My phone number is linked to a Microsoft account I never created – need help unlinking it

Hello Microsoft Support Team, I recently discovered that my phone number is linked to a Microsoft account that I do not recognize and never created. I verified this through the Microsoft account recovery page, where I confirmed that this unknown…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-05-16T03:36:16.41+00:00
Aditya Mishra 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T03:36:35.74+00:00
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Unable to send emails in Microsoft Outlook for Mac

I am unable to send emails in Microsoft Outlook for Mac using my Charter Spectrum Email account, Help!

Outlook | MacOS | Legacy Outlook for Mac | For home
asked 2026-05-14T23:14:36.6766667+00:00
danielle and sam 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-16T03:33:08.03+00:00
Alice-N 9,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator