Outlook Rolling Out Now You Can Try the New Outlook.com Beta Now You Can Try the New Outlook.com Beta Microsoft has been busy improving Outlook.com. Therefore, to get feedback on the changes, the company has released a beta version. And you are invited. Read More If you're interested in taking a test drive now, it's easy to use a different URL to sign in.
While Outlook advertised that you have to wait for a toggle button to appear in your account to try new features, you can actually access the beta version. right now using this URL:
https://outlook.live.com/mail/This will give you immediate access to the beta version, without having to wait for it to appear as an option in your account.
When you first load the beta version, Outlook will give you a rundown of the new features you can use. If you change your mind about using the beta version, you should be able to go back to the pre-beta version by pressing the beta button.
However, according to The Verge, if Outlook has not released the new beta version to your account, this solution will not work. will work if beta version is disabled.
So what do you get with the beta?
The beta interface is more elegant, with shortcuts to your inbox, calendar, contacts, photos, and tasks. Search has also been improved with the ability to preview files and photos in your conversation lists.
One key feature that Outlook highlights when it makes the switch to beta is the ability to see all your photos in one place. Click on the photo icon in the menu on the left to see all the photos you have sent or received. This can also be searched, but only by filename.
As you type, Outlook will offer suggestions based on your email. For example, if you suggest a coffee shop when you meet a friend, Outlook will create a link that you can click and insert more information about that location or event into your email.
If you prefer to disable this feature, go to Settings> View Full Settings> Mail> Compose and uncheck the Quick Tips cash register. (Although it's worth mentioning that with beta features turned on, we never saw any quick tips no matter what we typed.)
The elegant interface brings much more robust customization features to your inbox setup. You can put your favorite contacts or folders front and center, making it easy to find the messages that matter to you.
You can also browse emojis and GIFs by clicking the smiley face button in your compose window, to add even more personality to your messages.
Microsoft has also said that it will be watching for more changes to Calendar and People in the coming months.
What do you think of the new features in Outlook? Are you ready to switch to beta or do you prefer the way it is? What is your favorite new feature? Let us know in the comments.