Noticeable differences between Outlook and M365 Outlook 

This is the look of Outlook currently on most users. (users who were not upgraded to M365 apps earlier) 

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Below is the look of  M365 Outlook:  

The most obvious changes are highlighted in red.  

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What the Outlook startup window will look like. Notice it shows Microsoft 365.

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What you will see –

You may get a blue box stating you can try the new Outlook Look and feel.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO TRY THE NEW OUTLOOK (see end of this document for a quick look at the new Outlook look and feel)

New Look Outlook Client:  Office applications available on left menu

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To change from focused messages in New Outlook view, you will need to go to view > View Settings and select Layout. Change Focused inbox to Dont sort my messages

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You can pin your microsoft M365 Office applications in the toolbar all the way to the left of the Outlook window for easy access.

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Excel has now been added to your outlook tool bar (you can do this for each of the apps you use)

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OWA: Looks very similar to New Outlook Client - You can add applications to the tool bar the same as the local Outlook client on your system.

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If you want the new look, you can toggle the slide on.

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New outlook signing you in takes a few minutes to update and open.

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