Get Started with MS Outlook for Mac for Free

You can get started with MS Outlook for Mac for free by downloading the Microsoft Office 365 trial version, which includes a 30-day free trial of Outlook.

The trial version allows you to experience all the features of Outlook, including email, calendar, and task management.

The free trial also includes 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage, which can be used to store and access your files from anywhere.

To take advantage of the free trial, simply visit the Microsoft website and sign in with your Microsoft account.

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Microsoft Outlook for Mac is now free to download from the Mac App Store. You no longer need a Microsoft 365 subscription to use it.

You can use Outlook with or without a 365 account, giving you more flexibility. This change makes it a great option for Mac users who want a reliable email client.

Outlook will connect your various email accounts, allowing you to quickly swap between your desktop and mobile app via Handoff. This feature is especially useful for those who use multiple devices.

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Microsoft Outlook for Mac is now free, no 365 subscription required. This means that Apple hardware users can use the app without having to purchase a Microsoft 365 license.

You can download Outlook from the Mac App Store now for free, and use it whether you have a Microsoft 365 account or not.

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You can switch back to Legacy Outlook at any time by launching Outlook and clicking on the Help menu, then selecting Revert to Legacy Outlook.

Accounts added in the new Outlook for Mac won't automatically be added to Legacy Outlook, and vice versa, so you'll need to manually manage your accounts between the two versions.

If you're looking for a specific feature, Legacy Outlook might still be the way to go, especially if you're used to a certain workflow.

To view your Microsoft 365 Groups in Mail, look under the Groups node for your account, and in Calendar, find them below your calendar folders.

Legacy Outlook still has some features that the new Outlook for Mac doesn't, so it's worth considering if you're a power user.

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Using Outlook for Mac is a game-changer, especially with its new features and improved experiences. Search is now powered by Microsoft Search, giving you better results and suggestions.

You can access the search feature by clicking in the Search field or using the keyboard shortcut Shift+Command+F. I've found this to be a huge time-saver, especially when I'm looking for a specific email or calendar event.

The new task pane in the main window for Mail is also a great addition. You can open it by selecting Task Pane in the View menu or using the keyboard shortcut Shift+Command+. This gives you a quick glance at your daily Calendar agenda.

Snooze is another feature that's really useful. It lets you temporarily remove an email from your inbox and schedule it to reappear later, when you're able to respond. This is especially helpful when you're dealing with a lot of emails and need some extra time to respond.

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Outlook for Mac has been updated with some amazing new features.

The search function is now powered by Microsoft Search, giving you better results and suggestions. You can access it by clicking in the Search field or using the keyboard shortcut Shift+Command+F.

The daily Calendar agenda is now visible in a new task pane in the main window for Mail. To open it, select Task Pane in the View menu or use the keyboard shortcut Shift+Command+.

Creating events has become easier, as you can now get suggested meeting times based on your recipients' availability.

Responding to meeting invites is also more convenient, as you can now do it directly from the Reading pane. You can choose to email a message to the organizer and respond with your RSVP.

The Snooze feature lets you temporarily remove an email from your inbox and schedule it to reappear later, when you're able to respond.

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You can now set your calendar status to "Working Elsewhere" to give colleagues more insight into your availability.

The new 3-day view in Calendar helps you see more meeting and event details when you have a full schedule.

Outlook now displays MailTips to help you avoid common mistakes, such as clicking Reply All to a large recipient list or sending sensitive information to someone outside your organization.

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Opening additional mailboxes in Outlook for Mac can be a bit tricky, but don't worry, I've got you covered. You can add another Exchange account by using additional mailboxes credentials, which is not recognized as adding a shared mailbox.

To do this, click on the Tools menu and select Accounts. Then, click the plus sign and choose New Account to add an additional Exchange account. You'll need to enter the email address of the shared mailbox in the E-mail address field.

You can then enter the credentials for the shared mailbox under Authentication. This method is not recognized as adding a shared mailbox because you're adding the additional account using its own credentials.

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Here are the steps to add an additional Exchange account in a concise format:

With Microsoft Outlook for Mac, you can easily invite others to meetings and events, making it simple to collaborate with colleagues and friends.

You can add multiple attendees to a meeting invitation, and they will receive an email notification with all the meeting details.

One of the most useful collaboration features is the ability to share files directly from Outlook, eliminating the need for email attachments.

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In Outlook on Mac, add-in support in shared mailboxes varies depending on the scenario.

You can use any of the methods to add a shared mailbox account as an option in the From field when composing emails. This lets you select the account in the From field regardless of whether you have permissions to send from this account. If you do not have "Send As" or "Send On Behalf of" permissions for the account, email from the account will not be sent.

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Outlook for Mac does not support Auto-mapping of shared mailboxes.

To add a shared mailbox account, you can use the "Add-ins in Outlook for Mac" feature, or you can add another Exchange account by using additional mailboxes credentials.

Here are the steps to add another Exchange account:

Shared Folders Permissions can seem daunting, but it's actually quite straightforward once you understand the basics.

If you receive a message saying Outlook was redirected to the server autodiscover-s.outlook.com to get new settings for your account, just choose Always use my response for this server and select Allow.

There are different levels of permission for shared folders and mailboxes, and the best method for opening them varies depending on the permission level.

To open a shared folder, you can use the "Open other user's folder" method, which is suitable for folder-level permission to the Inbox, Calendar, or Address Book primary folder.

For delegate permission to a mailbox or folder-level permission to the Task and Note primary folders, you'll need to add the mailbox under "Open these additional mailboxes" under account advanced settings.

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If you have a shared folder selected in the Folder pane, new items that you create will be saved in that shared folder.

To remove another user's shared folder from your Folder pane, hold down Control, select the folder, and then choose Remove Shared Account.

Here's a summary of the permissions options and the best method for opening shared folders or mailboxes:

By following these steps and understanding the different permission levels, you'll be able to effectively collaborate with others and manage shared folders and mailboxes.