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

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Published
01 Oct 2026
Last modified
05 Oct 2026 19:11 UTC
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25 Dec 2026
First archived
02 Oct 2026
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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

ribbon customization dialog box

Classic ribbon customization menu

ribbon customization buttons

[Action required and recommendations]

No action is required.

[Compliance considerations]

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

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Revision history

  1. 02 Oct 2026 00:05 UTC — Microsoft's lastModified 01 Oct 2026 23:05 UTC
  2. 05 Oct 2026 20:05 UTC — Microsoft's lastModified 05 Oct 2026 19:11 UTC