We have recently seen Microsoft test the “Try the Preview” toggle on the UWP Mail app on Windows 10 and 11. Now, the new Outlook will replace the UWP Mail and App. Microsoft has started testing its new web-based Outlook for Windows 11, and the company is planning to replace UWP-based Mail and Calendar. The new Outlook will be the default starting with Windows 11 Build 23506 in development channels. The company removed the UWP-based Mail and Calendar app from Windows 11.
The latest app brings new features and will be more reliable than the old Mail and Calendar app. The current version of Windows 11 does not support all emails; however, it does support some of the most popular ones, like Outlook, Gmail, and Yahoo accounts. Microsoft has shared that the new Outlook will have more email account support in the future.
How to Change Themes in the New Windows 11 Outlook
When you install or update the Outlook app, it comes with a default neutral theme, and this app follows Win3, which follows the principle design of Windows, which means this app will have a modern and native feel. It also has Mica materials to complete the design of Windows 11. As you install the app, you will get Classic Blue, the primary color option for Outlook.
Let’s check how you can use this app and manage the theme of Outlook. There are a total of 50 different themes available for selection. Without further ado, let us take a closer look.
- Launch Outlook on your Windows, and then click on Settings (the Cog icon appears on the top bar of Outlook).
- Next, click on General, and then on the Appearance tab.
- Over there, you have the theme selection, divided into two different modern and classic themes. From there, choose a theme according to your preferences.
- You can also enable Dark Mode, which also appears under the Appearance tab.
- Once you have made the changes, click on Save to confirm your actions.
Currently, it only has some of the features and needs key features like support for web add-ins, offline support, and more. However, it would be enough for regular users to send and receive emails. This is how you can make changes in the new Outlook on Windows. Furthermore, if you prefer neutral, you can switch back to neutral.
If you have not received the new Outlook, you can switch to the new Outlook app by following these instructions. Before proceeding, ensure you have the latest version of Windows Mail installed on your Windows 11 computer.
- Open the Mail app and look for a toggle button in the app’s upper-right corner.
- Toggle the switch to enable New Outlook, and then start using the new Outlook app on your computer.
- Once enabled, Mail will restart and prompt you to review the privacy policy and verify your account.
- After verifying, your Outlook will be updated to the new version.
- That is it!
Microsoft often provides tips for the new Outlook, and we want to let you know that the new Outlook has also been released for Mac, so the process remains the same. Mail is a useful app that also includes a calendar feature, and its theme matches the color combination of your mode.