Since early 2015, we've anticipated fresh enhancements for Outlook.com. New users accessed the updated interface immediately, while existing accounts began migrating in February. Microsoft aims to complete the rollout for all users by year's end.
Curious about the standout improvements? As seasoned Microsoft productivity experts, we've tested these features extensively. Here's what elevates your email experience.
Tap into Office 365's powerful capabilities, enjoy faster performance, greater stability, and seamless integration with desktop Outlook apps. From the official Microsoft Office blog:
Collaborate effortlessly with colleagues using Microsoft Office Online. This feature displays the document alongside your email, enabling real-time edits.
Select Edit and reply from the top navigation to create a copy, open it in Word Online (or similar), make changes that auto-save, then hit Submit to send the updated version.
When adding recipients to a message with attachments, get a prompt to include the latest file or skip it. This smart safeguard prevents oversight.
Originally from Outlook desktop, now in Outlook.com: Alert contacts easily by typing @ followed by their name. Suggestions appear in a dropdown; select to add them to the To field.
Beyond PayPal, Evernote, and Uber, discover GIPHY, Yelp, and Wunderlist in the Office Store.
GIPHY: Insert animated GIFs directly for fun, expressive messages.
Yelp: Share restaurant, store, or venue details seamlessly in emails.
Wunderlist: Convert emails to tasks, share lists for family or team productivity.
AI-driven folder auto-sorts low-priority emails based on your habits. Manually move items via the message dropdown. Access via gear icon > Options > Mail > Clutter to toggle and get alerts.
Pin key emails to the top (colored highlight); flag for follow-up. Available from the email's top-right menu.
Paste URLs from sites like Vimeo for instant previews, helping recipients preview content without clicking.
Type triggers like :happy or :birthday for emoji suggestions. Paste images for built-in crop, rotate, and filter tools.
Over 10 new designs—from robots to Lego—for a personalized inbox. Via gear > Change theme.
Rollout is gradual; if not updated yet, it's coming. Try ad-free Outlook.com Premium free for the first year.
Already migrated? Which features boost your productivity most? Share in the comments.
