New outlook (1.2023.425.600) cannot edit messages

Liam Briars 100

In the new outlook I do not appear to beable to edit messages. (1.2023.425.600)

Pascal Schouppe 40 Reputation points

2023-10-06T09:05:44.16+00:00

Indeed - this option needs to re-appear in the (very) near future. Please do !
Thomas Schwager 45 Reputation points

2023-10-06T09:07:44.9233333+00:00

I am waiting for this missing feature - our small business can't move to the latest Outlook only for this reason!
Quincy Preston 30 Reputation points

2023-12-07T17:26:20.8533333+00:00

This feature was critical to my workflow. As Pascal said, the option needs to re-appear in the VERY near future.
LK 5 Reputation points

2023-12-18T14:04:53.4233333+00:00

New Outlook is missing many features, but we especially need this one. We use a shard email for admin purposes and need to be able to make notes to keep everyone updated.
David 15 Reputation points

2023-12-26T17:53:54.1033333+00:00

If we are not going to have this feature in the new Outlook then our organization will not be moving to the new Outlook. Microsoft needs to get this fixed ASAP!!!!
NPD John R 5 Reputation points

2024-01-20T15:01:07.0533333+00:00

This is why I still use outlook....and is a very helpful feature.....i use it to edit sublect line to add important message information and at times add comments to message body
YM 5 Reputation points

2024-07-04T07:35:27.7233333+00:00

Today (4th July 2024) the option is still NOT available !!!
(neither in Outlook nor new Outlook).
->When is it going to be implemented.
P.S. sorry but it's a "no go"/"calamity" that ms removes existing features !!!
Thomas Schwager 45 Reputation points

2024-07-04T09:42:49.37+00:00

I am eagerly waiting for this feature to come back to.
YM 5 Reputation points

2024-07-17T06:51:43.7466667+00:00

I found a workaround that works well here

https://superuser.com/questions/1338280/vba-macro-to-open-outlook-2016-message-as-editable

->creating the following macro:

Sub OpenForEditing()

ActiveExplorer.Selection(1).Display

ActiveInspector.CommandBars.ExecuteMso "EditMessage"

End Sub
Anneke 10 Reputation points

2024-10-29T08:06:30.0033333+00:00

More than a year later and still no edit button?

Why? What is so difficult about that?

I really want to go forward and use the New Outlook, but not without an edit-button.
YM 5 Reputation points

2024-10-29T08:40:44.44+00:00

Hi Anneke,

See the workaround above: my comment from Jul 17, 2024, 8:51 AM.

Greetings, Yves
Harry Colcord 0 Reputation points

2024-12-26T19:41:41.53+00:00

What the hell happened to edit function when composing? The cursor doesn’t move. You have to enter to move things that moved with a touch of the finger. This is so stupid I’ll switch to Gmail or iCloud soon if the old terrific features are not restored.

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Faery Fu-MSFT 18,871 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2023-05-08T02:34:31.1266667+00:00

Hi @Liam Briars ,

Do you mean the Edit Message option on the ribbon?

According to my research and test, currently there is no option to edit message in new outlook. The new Outlook is not yet complete, and some options may not be available or work as expected.

As a workaround, you can switch back to the classic Outlook by clicking the toggle button in the top right corner of the window.
Many features of our current products are designed and upgraded based on customers’ feedback. With requirements like this increase, the problem may well be released in the future, and you can make a suggestion via this link

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Liam Briars 100 Reputation points

2023-05-09T07:17:31.12+00:00

Many thanks for your response. Yes that is the feature I require and have already reverted back. Do you know if this feature will be added back in for the full release as I think there is also some other features missing and looks a lot more cut down this version.

Faery Fu-MSFT 18,871 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2023-05-12T06:46:02.58+00:00

Hi @Liam Briars ,

Microsoft has collected feedback, you can follow this link for updates:

https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/idea/99fb2383-49be-ed11-83ff-000d3a1f8608

And to learn more about the new Outlook for Windows, check out the latest blog post.

If you think my reply is helpful to you, please remember to mark it as an answer. Warm thanks.

Thomas Schwager 45 Reputation points

2023-07-21T16:56:45.3+00:00

Oh please bring back this feature asap, for Windows AND Mac!

Andrew Ferry 20 Reputation points

2023-10-06T02:15:08.23+00:00

The ability to edit messages is useful - as an example I use it to drag a bank future payment confirmation PDF onto an email from my accountants so that I can see when it is scheduled to be paid along with the details of the payment.

Quincy Preston 30 Reputation points

2023-12-07T17:27:38.87+00:00

I'm on a Mac. I don't have a classic ribbon in the new Outlook. What I need is a menu option and key command for the feature.

Justin Brooks 0 Reputation points

2024-04-22T14:12:24.6666667+00:00

Affirming what others have said here: this is a vital feature that prevents us from using the new Outlook.

Carolyn Miller 0 Reputation points

2024-08-27T13:37:17.2766667+00:00

Why is Microsoft releasing an incomplete product (Outlook) to the public? The new MS Outlook should have the same features as previous Outlook releases before it is made generally available..

Harry Colcord 0 Reputation points

2024-12-26T19:46:19.5133333+00:00

I tried your workaround on my iPad…it doesn’t exist!
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YM 5 Reputation points

2024-10-29T08:40:23.4433333+00:00

Hi Anneke,

See the workaround above: my comment from Jul 17, 2024, 8:51 AM.

Greetings, Yves
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Quincy Preston 30 Reputation points

2024-10-29T13:06:11.6766667+00:00

This feature is critical. A workaround isn’t helpful at all. Still waiting more than a year later. The upgrade is a downgrade. But we’re forced into the trade off.

Quincy Preston 30 Reputation points

2024-10-29T13:09:15.6633333+00:00

This feature is a real asset to power users with shared accounts. It’s one of the things that sets Microsoft apart from other email options.
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