Make classis Outlook default

Bryan Kelly 401 Reputation points
2025-01-12T19:09:07.11+00:00

Windows 11, Microsoft Office Professional 2021, Version 2412

What are the steps to make the display mode “classic Outlook” the permanent and default mode.

Several searches instruct the user to go to settings.  That tool / link / (what-ever) does not exist. 

Where must I look to find this option?

Thank you for your time.

Edit:  Upon clicking the "Post your question" button, and solving the puzzle, a

404 – Page not found

error was immediately shown.  This has been common for me and appears to be a web site problem.  I tried again so if this is a duplicate, my apologies

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  1. SokiGuo-MSFT 29,736 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2025-01-13T02:08:28.7766667+00:00

    Hi @Bryan Kelly

    Welcome to our forum!

    What are the steps to make the display mode “classic Outlook” the permanent and default mode.

    What guide did you follow?

    If you want to set it to the classic version, you just need to switch from the top right corner normally. If your Outlook client doesn't see the switch, try the following troubleshooting steps:

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