How to Enable or Disable App Names in Outlook App

This article explains how to turn on or turn off the “Show app names” feature in the new Outlook app.

What is the new Outlook app?

The new Outlook app in Windows 11 is an updated version of the popular email and calendar management software. It has a modern design and new features that make it easier to manage your emails and appointments.

The app supports showing week numbers in Outlook calendar, deleting your search history, exporting your search history, adding or removing events from emails to your Calendar, switching to dark mode, link preview, sounding alerts for notifications, turning on or off notifications when Outlook is closed, enabling or disabling colorful app icons, and more.

Why would you want to show app names?

By default, the new Outlook hides app names. But you can turn this feature on if you want to see the names. This makes it easier to recognize what each app does.

How to turn on or off “Show app names” in Outlook

Follow these simple steps to enable or disable the “Show app names” feature.

1. Open the Outlook app. Click on its icon in the Start menu. Or search for it in the taskbar search box.

2. Click on the Settings gear icon. You will find it at the top right of the menu bar.

3. In the Settings sidebar, click General. This opens a sub-menu. Then select Appearance to open the appearance settings.

4. Look for the Navigation bar section in the Appearance settings. Toggle the button to turn the “Show app names” feature on or off.

5. Click the Save button to save your changes. Then close the settings.

That’s it! You’re done.

Summary

The new Outlook app lets you personalize how it looks by showing or hiding app names. Follow these key points:

• The “Show app names” feature helps you recognize what each app does in Outlook.
• You can easily toggle this feature on or off in the Appearance settings.
• You reach the settings by clicking the gear icon in the menu bar.
• Always save your changes after adjusting the settings.
• Personalizing Outlook helps you organize your work better and makes the app easier to use.

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