Microsoft – Outlook ribbon missing features
Problem
When using Outlook the ribbon is missing features or buttons are in a different layout than expected, an example of the problem is shown below:
Applies to
- Microsoft Outlook
Resolution
- On some installation of Microsoft Outlook a simplified
ribbon menu may be enabled. If you have trouble finding the action you need you can revert to the old ribbon menu
instead.
- Open the ribbon so
you can see the controls.
- Right click on a blank part of the ribbon, then choose
Use Classic Ribbon.
After making the change the classic ribbon should be displayed:
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