Microsoft is reminiscent of the end of the classic Outlook for Mac

Microsoft is currently reminiscent of the Microsoft365-Message Center that the classic Outlook under MacOS is largely history shortly. First, the admin template is removed, with which the switch can be set to return to the classic Outlook in the “New Outlook” web app.

Briefly writes Microsoft in a message (MC1098932, access authorization required) that the manufacturer wants to retire the admin setting for jumping back to the classic Outlook in Outlook for Macs from mid-August. In addition, Microsoft makes the “New Outlook” standard in the current Microsoft365 channel, and the opportunity to jump back to the classic client should be completely omitted in mid-October 2025.

Microsoft’s more detailed plan

From mid -August, the new Outlook for Mac for Mac is to be the standard in the current channel of Microsoft365, i.e. from version 16,100 or newer. The admin setting “Enablenewoutlook”, which configured the default of the switch between the new and classic Outlook client, is no longer necessary. Outlook users should no longer be able to switch to the classic client from Build 16.102 in the middle of October.

Discussed on your own website Microsoft also the timetable For Outlook on Mac desktops. If you use a Microsoft365 subscription, you can no longer use a classic Outlook from October 2025 at the latest. Classic Outlook for Mac without subscription also loses support if users have bought it as a standalone version Outlook for Mac 2024, as an Outlook app from the Office Home and Business 2024 or newer or as an Outlook app from the Apple app store. The classic Outlook from Office LTSC 2024, on the other hand, wants to support Microsoft until October 9, 2029.

At the end of last year, Microsoft announced that customers with Microsoft365-entertainment licenses also change the “new Outlook” client. That should happen from April 2026. However, admins have the opportunity to return to the classic client.