I'm curious about why some people are still delaying the switch to the new Outlook since it won't be labeled as 'new' anymore starting in May 2025. What features are people finding aren't working yet? I've noticed that the regular Outlook is now referred to as Outlook Classic. Also, is there a reliable blog or source where I can keep track of new features as they are released?
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I'm still not convinced about the new Outlook. When PST functionality shows up, I might consider it, but right now, I haven’t felt much difference since I started using it two months ago.
Honestly, mail filtering seems to have been stripped down big time in the new Outlook. Anything that was client-only in Classic just doesn't exist, and it sounds like it might not come back. That's a pretty big issue!
I'm forcing myself to use the new Outlook at work, just to get used to it. But in my personal time, I've switched to em-client and it's honestly fantastic with 365 and IMAP mailboxes. Super intuitive!
If you're looking for a comparison between new Outlook and Classic, there's a lot of info out there. I found this [feature comparison](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/feature-comparison-between-new-outlook-and-classic-outlook-de453583-1e76-48bf-975a-2e9cd2ee16dd?OCID=Learn_Admin_Overview) pretty helpful, along with an [overview of the new Outlook for Windows](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-apps/outlook/overview-new-outlook-windows). There’s also a guide on [product availability](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-apps/outlook/get-started/guide-product-availability) which updates regularly. You might find what you're looking for there!
I hear you, the lack of support for VBA Macros in the new Outlook is a big deal for a lot of users. It's like they’re finally moving away from that old stuff!
Have you checked on the Outlook add-ins? I'm curious if those will be supported in the new version.