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getSelectedItemsAsync returning empty array

Our new bulk-processing add-in is failing for users who prefer the "Reading Pane: Off" layout in Outlook. Even though SupportsMultiSelect is enabled in our manifest, calling Office.context.mailbox.getSelectedItemsAsync returns an empty array…

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asked 2026-04-08T07:00:22.12+00:00
Zahmedli 120 Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-09T05:03:04.78+00:00
Zahmedli 120 Reputation points
3 answers

Permanently delete 90 days old email from deleted folder

Hi, I want to setup a rule to delete all the deleted email older than 90 days to be permanently deleted from the deleted folder. Currently then sit there and if I delete them manually they sit in my recoverable folder and this folder gets full over time…

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asked 2026-04-08T16:10:21.8366667+00:00
Samir Harnol 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-09T04:55:59.3866667+00:00
Hornblower409 6,905 Reputation points
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emails being sent twice on different days

We conducted several tests and reviewed the email header information. Based on our findings, the two emails have different Network Message IDs, which confirms that they were separately and individually sent, and not duplicate copies of the same message. …

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asked 2026-04-08T05:06:37.62+00:00
Anil Gulati 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-09T02:54:57.1966667+00:00
Teddie-D 13,985 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Any recommendations on fixing the Outlook Print preview

When attempting to view an email in Print Preview via File > Print, the preview appears to be significantly shrunk. I’ve already tried adjusting the margins to 1.30 cm, but the issue persists. Is there a workaround or fix for this? user uses Outlook…

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asked 2026-04-08T02:36:30.7966667+00:00
Nishith Konchady 55 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-09T02:48:42.1233333+00:00
Teddie-D 13,985 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Cannot Edit My Custom Forms (Outlook Classic)

I have Office 365 Business Premium using Outlook Classic. Version 2603 (Build 19222.20114 Click to Run). I have been using custom forms but I can no longer use them. I made these changes, but when I try to even edit the default contact form I get the…

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asked 2026-03-31T10:55:45.81+00:00
Shawn Metzler 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-09T00:42:52.81+00:00
Daniel Viglietti 0 Reputation points
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Focused Inbox In Outlook Disappeared

My focused and Other inboxes in outlook have disappeared and all emails are funneled into one box. I have looked in the View tab to enable Focused inbox and it does not exist. Please help

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asked 2026-04-08T22:50:31.0833333+00:00
Ailene Sorice 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-04-09T00:16:02.23+00:00
Dora-T 12,025 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Outlook 365 won't send emails until I close and reopen

Starting a couple weeks ago, I'm having this issue where Outlook 365 won't "release" emails until I close and reopen it. I insist on "releasing" vs. "sending" because the emails are considered being sent by Outlook (they end…

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asked 2025-12-01T19:41:45.6766667+00:00
Steve Pilon 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T23:38:56.66+00:00
NT 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Why do email templates not work correctly in Classic Outlook

I’m using Classic Outlook on Windows and created email templates (.oft) for repeated use. Recently, when I open a template, some formatting is missing, images don’t load properly, or the content doesn’t update as expected. This issue started without…

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asked 2026-04-07T23:25:56.4366667+00:00
Antonella 40 Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-08T23:29:40.12+00:00
Antonella 40 Reputation points
2 answers

Apps not showing on all email accounts in outlook classic

I installed a new app from the app store and it only appears in the ribbon when I have an email selected from a Microsoft Exchange email account to which is the account my Microsoft Office subscription is connected. I have several email others that are…

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asked 2026-04-08T15:35:04.7566667+00:00
Jason A 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-04-08T23:17:52.73+00:00
Hendrix-C 13,915 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Updated Calendar Meeting - not sending inbox notifying receipients

When i update a calendar meeting it is not notifying the attendees of the changes, but rather just updated their calendar. How do i ensure it sends an inbox notification each time instead? This is terrible and a major flaw. Sometimes it asks if I want…

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asked 2026-04-07T19:36:04.91+00:00
Thomas Brandy (BSH US/SM-SAD) 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T23:00:10.04+00:00
Jay Tr 10,750 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
4 answers

The "My Templates" option has disappeared from Outlook

Hi, the "My Templates" option has disappeared from Outlook in the desktop application. Is there any way to reactivate it? Thanks and regards

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asked 2026-03-19T17:40:31.82+00:00
ANSELMO DEL ANGEL 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T22:55:47.6633333+00:00
Stefan Blom 337.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Calender remainder on Shared Group

I have a user who wants to create a shared calendar. I suggested creating a shared Microsoft 365 Group, which they’ve done successfully. They can now see meetings and invitations in the group calendar. However, they would also like the group calendar to…

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asked 2026-04-08T07:57:48.81+00:00
Nishith Konchady 55 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T22:26:04.52+00:00
Nishith Konchady 55 Reputation points
3 answers

In new outlook the options for "Reply" "Reply all" and "Forward" are grayed out

Hi, I believe recently there was an update in new Outlook and now when I select an email, in the right hand panel I have the options to Reply, Reply all and Forward, but they are grayed out. This is maddening - I have to open each email and then the…

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asked 2025-02-17T10:23:15.4233333+00:00
Lazar Ivanov 5 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-04-08T22:09:13.25+00:00
Hornblower409 6,905 Reputation points
2 answers

Mail templates

I do not have the option to create templates using the new method "Mail Templates" Is this option, ie the new method of creating templates, only available on Microsoft 365? I'm aware there was an issue with it but despite it apparently being…

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asked 2026-04-08T20:40:36.6033333+00:00
Edward Crawford 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-08T22:07:23.62+00:00
Chris Duong 8,125 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
4 answers

My Templates tool missing from Outlook

This issue occurred some time last year and Microsoft fixed it, but it appears the "My Templates" function is missing from Outlook again. It does not show in the Outlook "Add apps" section. Is anyone else having this issue?

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asked 2026-02-20T19:32:00.7033333+00:00
Sean Green 230 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T20:11:59.45+00:00
Sean Green 230 Reputation points
2 answers

Searching in Outlook

I'm not sure if this is a bug or what, but when I try to search for something in the current mailbox, the search seems to find and show results from all mailboxes which gets quite confusing. I realize there's an "all mailboxes" search option…

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asked 2026-04-08T15:41:47.97+00:00
JHS 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-08T16:16:20.01+00:00
Kai-L 12,150 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

How to end recurring Outlook series without deleting past meetings

I need to change the time and subject for a recurring meeting so I was just going to select an end date for the current time and set up a new meeting. Should be simple. However, when I try that I get a message "if you changed specific appointments…

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asked 2025-12-10T17:15:46.7933333+00:00
Lea Ann Gerkin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T16:16:19.98+00:00
Evans Santos, Lukas 0 Reputation points
2 answers

OUTLOOK EMAIL SIZE UPGRADE

Dear Microsoft Team,   Good Day! I would like to inquire regarding our email folder size, if how much is the maximum size. Because right now our group email is always running out of space. I just want to ask if we can back up in google, cloud, etc. Or if…

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asked 2026-04-08T14:33:13.9833333+00:00
Extol International 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-08T16:08:56.8966667+00:00
Hin-V 13,575 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
4 answers

Lost draft email

Hello, I had a list of books I have read over several years as a draft email. I looked at the email today and see it is completely blank. I have done nothing. The draft email (with the same subject) remains in my draft folder. Is there any way to…

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asked 2020-10-17T15:30:39.807+00:00
Dom 61 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T15:46:05.65+00:00
Jon Duke 0 Reputation points
2 answers

outlook error

my out look shows we are sorry outlook has run into error that prevents working it ask repair help or close and have tried all but still keeps happening

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asked 2026-04-08T14:13:54.0366667+00:00
Tracy Collins 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-04-08T14:48:48.67+00:00
Michelle-N 14,390 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator