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I need the classic version of Outlook

Johnny Blaze 30 Reputation points
2026-01-15T10:28:00.29+00:00

I'm trying to switch back to the classic version of Outlook, but it isn't showing up as an option in my current profile. Please help.

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  1. Gabriel-N 17,785 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-01-15T11:36:50.2433333+00:00

    Dear Johnny Blaze ,

    Thank you for reaching out to the Q&A forum.

    Since you selected the Office for Android tag, I just want to confirm that Android does not support the Classic version of Outlook, the Classic Outlook experience is only available on Windows desktop.

    If you are using a Windows PC, you can download Outlook (Classic) from the official Microsoft website here: Install or reinstall classic Outlook on a Windows PC

    You may also try opening the New Outlook desktop app and recheck the top-right corner of the screen to see if there is any button to switch back. If not, click Help > Go to Classic Outlook to see if the option appears there.

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    If for some reason you still don't see a toggle in the New Outlook for Windows, please refer to this official Microsoft troubleshooting article for further guidance: Toggle out of the new Outlook for Windows

    One possible reason reported by users that may prevent the switch-back process is a faulty Gmail calendar or sync issue, so please double‑check that as well. Additionally, in some managed environments, an organizational policy may prevent switching back to Classic Outlook. If you suspect this, please check with your Microsoft 365 admin to confirm whether any policy or configuration is blocking the rollback.

    Hope this information is helpful. Please try these suggestions and feel free to provide feedback if you need further assistance.


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