Soon, Microsoft will replace classic Outlook with a web app

The change will happen in a few phases to accommodate us

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Published onMarch 11, 2024

published onMarch 11, 2024

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Microsoft wants to replace classic Outlook with a web app. However, they will have to be careful about its implementation. After all, we like the desktop app and don’t want an inferior version. Furthermore, the web app lacks some classic Outlook features. Yet, Microsoft might implement them later on.

Fortunately, we can use the preview option to familiarize ourselves with the new web app. So, if you want to try it, press the toggle button from the top right corner.

Is Microsoft getting rid of Outlook desktop app?

Microsoft still needs to remove the classic Outlook desktop app, but they will soon switch to the web app. However, it will take a while for them to ditch the desktop app. After all, the classic Outlook is better than the web app, and Microsoft keepsadding features. Furthermore, many of us are using it, especially since it has many features.

The migration will happenin a few phases. Thus, it will be easier for us to switch apps. The three phases are Opt In, Opt Out, and Cutout. We can opt in and out of the web app during the first two phases. However, the Cutout phase will force us to replace the classic Outlook with the web app. In addition, if you install Windows 11 again, you might have the web version as default. You will be able to change it to the classic Outlook.

Fortunately, Microsoft announced that they will support the classic Outlook until 2029. Thus, you don’t have to rush to use the web app. Unfortunately, they might stop bringing new features to the classic Outlook. In addition, we will have a 24-month notice before the Cutover phase.

Ultimately, we must switch from the classic Outlook to the web app. However, we have enough time to do it. Furthermore, the new app is slow and feels like a downgrade. Thus, Microsoft might rethink its schedule. After all, they might try to avoidwhat happened with OneNote.

If you want to learn more check out the following video.

What are your thoughts? Are you going to give it a try? Let us know in the comments.

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