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MICROSOFT BRINGS CLASSIC OUTLOOK THEME TO NEW CLIENT

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, AUG 25, 2026

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Microsoft has rolled out a Classic Outlook theme for users of Outlook on the web and New Outlook for Windows, offering an alternative visual option for the modernized email client.

The Classic theme provides users migrating from legacy Outlook versions with a familiar interface, addressing concerns from those preferring the original design. The rollout comes as Microsoft continues to push adoption of its redesigned Outlook platform, which features a modernized layout and updated interface. New Outlook, launched as part of Microsoft's broader effort to consolidate its productivity tools, includes features like AI-powered writing assistance and improved organization capabilities. The addition of the Classic theme represents Microsoft's recognition that not all users embrace the new design language. The theme is available to both web and Windows desktop users, with the rollout occurring gradually across regions. Microsoft has not specified an exact timeline for full deployment, but the feature should be accessible to most users in the coming weeks.

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