This guide shows you how to manage the Focused Inbox feature in the new Outlook app on Windows 11.
The new Outlook for Windows offers a clean, modern design for your Microsoft 365, Outlook.com, Hotmail, and Gmail accounts. The app includes many tools, such as support for email signatures, external email accounts, and setting out-of-office automatic replies.
Why use Focused Inbox?
Focused Inbox uses smart technology to learn which emails matter most to you. It creates two tabs: “Focused” for your important mail and “Other” for everything else. This helps you stay productive without getting distracted by newsletters or unimportant updates.
What happens when you change this setting?
When you enable this feature, your inbox splits into two tabs. If you turn it off, all your emails will appear in one single list. You can choose different settings for each of your email accounts.
How to turn Focused Inbox On or Off
Follow these simple steps to adjust your settings:
- First, open the new Outlook app on Windows 11. You can find it by clicking the Start button and searching for “Outlook.”
- Click the Settings button (the gear icon) located in the top right corner of the window.
- In the Settings menu, click the Mail tab on the left side, then select Layout.
- Select the email account you wish to change from the list.
- Look for the “Focused Inbox” section and choose one of these options:
- Sort messages into Focused and Other
- Don’t sort my messages
- Save your changes and close the app. Reopen Outlook to see your new inbox view.
Summary
The Focused Inbox feature helps you organize your email by separating important messages from the rest. By following these steps, you can easily toggle this feature on or off for each of your accounts to create an email experience that works best for you.
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