The New Outlook: Performance Issues, Missing Features, Video
The New Outlook for Windows has sparked user concerns over performance and missing features. Despite its goal to offer a modern experience, it has been criticized for not meeting user expectations. Our view is that New Outlook is not quite ready for prime time.
Performance Issues
Many Slingshot users have reported performance issues with the New Outlook, including slow loading times, lag when switching between emails, and delays in sending and receiving messages. These performance problems are annoying and frustrating for folks.
Our own testing of the updated New Outlook has resulted in a quick retreat to the Classic Outlook interface.
Additionally, people experience challenges with offline use, where syncing emails and accessing previously downloaded messages become problematic, further hindering productivity when internet connectivity is limited or unavailable.
Missing Features
Besides performance issues, the New Outlook lacks several vital features:
· Microsoft Editor: Integration problems hinder advanced editing tools.
· Teams Meeting Option: Scheduling Teams meetings directly from Outlook is unavailable, causing inconvenience.
· Embedded URLs: Issues with displaying embedded URLs in emails disrupt communication.
· Offline Usage: The application has limited functionality when used offline, making it difficult to access and manage emails without an internet connection on laptops.
Due to these issues, many users are switching back to Classic Outlook for better stability and functionality.
How to Revert to Classic Outlook
If you are experiencing issues with the New Outlook and wish to switch back to Classic Outlook, follow these simple steps:
- Open New Outlook
- Find the “New Outlook” toggle at the window’s top right corner.
- Click the button to switch to Classic Outlook. It will notify you to confirm that you are leaving the new Outlook.
- Confirm: Scroll to the bottom of the feedback window and click “skip feedback.”
- That’s it.
Watch the instructional video –
By reverting to Classic Outlook, you can enjoy a more stable and feature-rich email client while Microsoft continues to improve the New Outlook.
Conclusion
While the New Outlook offers a fresh and modern interface, it currently falls short in terms of performance and features. For users who rely heavily on Outlook for their daily tasks, sticking with Classic Outlook may be the best option until the New Outlook matures, and Microsoft addresses these issues.