All these features are on the way to Outlook in 2024
Outlook has a long way to go on Windows 11, but Microsoft is hard at work.
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What you need to know
Microsoft released a new Outlook app in October 2023. The app is essentially the web version of Outlook wrapped into a desktop application, but it has some additional features. The new Outlook is here to replace the Legacy Mail and Calendar apps on Windows and will eventually replace the desktop version of Outlook from the Office suite.
Our guide onwhat’s new in the Outlook app for Windows 11runs through everything that’s already here for the application. A newblog postfrom Microsoft outlines many of the features that are still in the works and scheduled for release in 2024.
Microsoft emphasized in its post that these are just some of the features and changes on the way to Outlook next year:
Microsoft also highlighted some recent improvements to the new Outlook:
What happened to Outlook?
Outlook saw a complete overhaul on Windows 11 earlier this year. The design of the new Outlook is entirely different to the old Mail app that was preinstalled on Windows previously. While new to Windows, the interface will look familiar to anyone who used the Outlook web client. That’s because the new Outlook on Windows is the Outlook web experience wrapped within an app plus some added functionality.
The main addition seen in the new Outlook when compared to the web experience is that the Outlook app supports multiple accounts. That means you can sign into your Gmail, iCloud, and other accounts, such as those that support IMAP.
The new Outlook also has AI tools through Microsoft Editor if you’re a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscriber.
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While the new Outlook combines many features seen in the web version of Outlook and the old Mail app, it’s still missing quite a few features. Most notably, the new Outlook requires an internet connection to work at all.
Microsoft is working to add missing functionality over time. For example, ICS support, which is important for sharing and coordinating events, was not supported at launch but has since been added.
Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
