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(Updated) Outlook (new): Right-click to customize the classic ribbon

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Ends: 25 Dec 2026
Roadmap: 570664
Platforms: Web

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Microsoft's start date: 1 Oct 2026
Last changed by Microsoft: 5 Oct 2026
First seen here: 19 Oct 2026
Versions seen: 1

What the notice says

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Updated October 5, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.

What and why

We are updating the classic ribbon customization experience in New Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the Web. Users can now customize the classic ribbon by right-clicking the ribbon on the Home or View tab and selecting the Customize button. Users can then choose which commands and groups appear on the Home and View tabs and arrange them in their preferred order.

Rollout schedule

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout began in late September 2026 and is expected to complete by mid-November 2026.

Impact on your organization

Who is affected

Microsoft Outlook users

Platforms and services

New Outlook for Windows
Microsoft Outlook on the web

What will happen

Users can customize the classic ribbon by right-clicking on the ribbon, selecting which commands and groups to display on the Home and View tabs, and arranging them as desired.

Classic ribbon customization entry point

Classic ribbon customization menu

Action required and recommendations

No action is required.

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

What changed

Between the versions this installation saw, newest first

This installation has seen one version of this notice, first on 19 Oct 2026. Later changes will show here.

Linked documentation

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What this page cannot tell you

Whether your tenant is affected: this is Microsoft's notice, not a check of your settings.
Versions before 19 Oct 2026: this installation first saw the notice after Microsoft posted it.