Microsoft Outlook Turn On or Off Focused Inbox

The Focused Inbox feature in Microsoft Outlook automatically sorts your emails into two tabs: Focused and Other. Important emails are placed in the Focused tab, while less important emails are moved to the Other tab. Here's how you can turn this feature on or off:

For Outlook on Windows (Desktop App):

1. Open Outlook: Launch the Outlook application on your computer.

2. Go to the View Tab:

   • In the top menu bar, click on the View tab.

3. Toggle Focused Inbox:

   • Look for the Show Focused Inbox option in the ribbon.
   • To turn it on, click the option so that it is highlighted. The Focused Inbox will now separate your emails into Focused and Other tabs.
   • To turn it off, click the option again to deselect it. Your emails will return to a single inbox.

For Outlook on the Web (Outlook.com or Office 365):

1. Open Outlook on the Web:

   • Log in to your Outlook account through your web browser.

2. Go to Settings:

   • Click on the Settings gear icon in the upper right corner.

3. Search for Focused Inbox:

   • In the Settings search box, type "Focused Inbox."
   • Click on Focused Inbox from the dropdown options.

4. Toggle Focused Inbox:

   • Use the toggle switch to turn Focused Inbox on or off according to your preference.

For Outlook on Mobile (iOS/Android):

1. Open the Outlook App:

   • Launch the Outlook app on your mobile device.

2. Go to Settings:

   • Tap on your profile icon in the upper left corner to open the menu.
   • Scroll down and tap on the Settings gear icon.

3. Find Focused Inbox:

   • Scroll down to the Mail section and find the Focused Inbox option.

4. Toggle Focused Inbox:

   • Toggle the switch to turn Focused Inbox on or off.

Conclusion

The Focused Inbox feature is a helpful tool for managing your emails, but it’s not for everyone. Whether you find it useful or distracting, it’s easy to turn on or off across all Outlook platforms. Simply follow the steps for your version of Outlook, and you can customize your inbox to suit your preferences.