Outlook for Windows: The Future of Mail, Calendar, and People on Windows 11

Support has ended for Windows Mail and Calendar

Support for Windows Mail, Calendar, and People ended on December 31, 2024. You can no longer able to send and receive emails or events using Windows Mail and Calendar. Any local emails, calendar events, and contacts stored in Mail, Calendar, and People will remain exportable following the steps in Export emails and contacts from Windows Mail or People and import to new Outlook.

We recommend you move to new Outlook or Outlook.com.

Move to new Outlook 

You have several options for moving to new Outlook. Download the application from the Microsoft Store, or just open the Windows Mail and Calendar app, and then select Open Outlook from the dialog box that opens. 

Users of classic Outlook can select the Try the new Outlook toggle in the upper corner of the screen.

Once the application is downloaded and opened, follow the onscreen instructions to get started. See Getting started with the new Outlook for Windows.

Why use new Outlook

New Outlook is for everyone. Now everyone with Windows gets the best of Outlook built into Windows for free. No subscription needed. You will write better emails with advanced AI built into new Outlook to help you write impactful, clearer, mistake-free messages. New Outlook can also help remind you to follow up on important conversations. Other great features of new Outlook include:

• Streamline accounts. Now everyone can access their emails—in one spot—on every Windows device. That's Gmail, Yahoo! and even a place for that account you use for shopping.

• Stay on top of things. Organize your appointments, share availability and events with a click, and ensure time for important people and events.

• Feel secure. Trust in Microsoft's security to help keep your emails and documents safe from phishing and scams.

• Accomplish more. Enjoy Microsoft 365 free on the web and use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneDrive with the click of a button.

• Stay organized. File your valuable content neatly or find it simply with universal search, make your calendar yours with multiple options and personalization capabilities, and know when your packages will arrive with package tracking.

• Unify your accounts. New Outlook brings several advantages when it comes to managing your emails and calendars. For example, you can now view your various emails and calendar events in one place, making it easier to stay organized. This is also great for people who have accounts from multiple providers, as they can access them all from one unified inbox.
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Whether you are looking for an easier way to manage your emails or want more control over your calendar events, new Outlook has something to offer everyone.

See also

Export emails and contacts from Windows Mail or People and import to new Outlook

Windows Mail, Calendar and People are becoming new Outlook