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        "content": "How%20do%20I%20revert%20to%20Outlook%20Classic%3F"
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        "content": "If you're using the **New Outlook** on Windows and want to go back to **Classic Outlook**, here\u2019s how you can revert. These steps are based on Microsoft\u2019s latest support guidance as of September 2026.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd04 How to Switch Back to Classic Outlook\n\n1. **Open New Outlook for Windows**  \n   You\u2019ll be in the updated version\u2014the one with the \"New Outlook\" UI.\n\n2. **Find the toggle in the upper-right corner**  \n   Look for a switch labeled something like *\u201cUse New Outlook\u201d* or similar. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/toggle-out-of-the-new-outlook-for-windows?utm_source=openai))\n\n3. **Turn the toggle off**  \n   Clicking it will bring up options:  \n   - *Switch back to Classic Outlook* \u2014 permanently go back  \n   - *Use Classic Outlook this time* \u2014 temporary switch, will return to New Outlook next time unless changed again ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/toggle-out-of-the-new-outlook-for-windows?utm_source=openai))\n\n4. **Choose the option that fits**  \n   If you want to go fully back to Classic Outlook, pick \u201cSwitch back to Classic Outlook.\u201d This closes New Outlook and re-opens Classic. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/getstarted/run-new-outlook-and-classic-outlook-side-by-side?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \u26a0\ufe0f If You Don\u2019t See the Toggle\n\n- **Check the app you\u2019re launching**: Make sure you launch the one labeled **Classic Outlook** (no \u201cNew\u201d tag) via the *Windows Start Menu*. Sometimes clicking \"Outlook\" takes you to the new version. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/toggle-out-of-the-new-outlook-for-windows?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Registry fix** (for advanced users):  \n  1. Open **Registry Editor** (`regedit`).  \n  2. Navigate to: `HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Office\\16.0\\Outlook\\Preferences`  \n  3. Find the key `UseNewOutlook` and set its value to `0`.  \n  4. Try launching Classic Outlook again. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/toggle-out-of-the-new-outlook-for-windows?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Will Your Data Be Safe?\n\nYes \u2014 your emails, calendars, and contacts are stored on the server (for Exchange or Outlook.com). Reverting doesn\u2019t delete anything. It simply changes which desktop app you use to view that data. POP accounts may need extra care (e.g. exporting to `.pst`) because some data is stored locally. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5864743/how-to-revert-to-the-classic-outlook-%28from-the-new?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you tell me whether you're using a **personal**, **work/school**, or **POP/IMAP** account \u2014 and which version of Windows you have \u2014 I can give you the precise steps for your setup."
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