Which Version of Outlook Am I Using

Which Version of Outlook Am I Using

There are now two versions of Outlook for Windows: new Outlook for Windows and classic Outlook for Windows. Additionally, there is outlook for the web, which is accessible through a web browser.

To determine if the Outlook for Windows version you're using is new Outlook or classic Outlook, check if there's a File tab on the ribbon. If File doesn't appear, you're using new Outlook. If you have a File tab, you're using classic Outlook.

Icon for new Outlook
 This is the new Outlook mail icon.

When you open new Outlook, you'll see the following tabs on the ribbon: Home, View, and Help. There is no File tab. New Outlook includes a  ​​​​​​​Settings option which is available in the navigation header. Settings is where you go to customize your Outlook experience.

Screenshot of new Outlook ribbon

New Outlook for Windows is available now. For more information about how to get new Outlook for free, see Getting started with the new Outlook for Windows and Start using new Outlook for Windows.

Icon for classic Outlook
 This is the classic Outlook for Windows icon. This version has a File tab on the ribbon.

The File tab takes you to the area of the app where you can find information about the accounts you're using in Outlook, which product version you're running, and the Options area which is where you can customize your experience.

Screenshot of classic Outlook ribbon which includes File in the tab options.

Classic Outlook is a desktop app that must be downloaded and installed. The classic Outlook app is included with many Microsoft 365 subscriptions that include the desktop apps, and versions of Office such as Office Home & Business.



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