Make it possible to create local folders "on my computer" to save email to. Previous versions allowed this.
In the current version of Outlook for Mac, users can create folders "on my computer" to organise/drag/drop specific emails into. This functionality is not currently working in New Outlook for Mac.
David White
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Dave O'Brien
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I utilize this feature to sort messages through rules. I can not upgrade until the "on my computer" feature is running. My emails are sorted by locations and people, due to my role with my company. thank you!
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AP
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Only just discovered "New Outlook" this week. The "ON MY COMPUTER" folders Outlook for Mac are my LIFE!! Losing a history that goes back 20 years would be disaster. I refer to past calendar items and emails all the time, to track medical appointments, procedures, notes, product purchases, warranties, tech support cases, everything. It is mind-boggling to think this essential feature would be eliminated. What on earth are you thinking??? I need to import the archive .olm files to New Outlook. If this is not possible, I'm switching to native Mac apps. Will save plenty of money. Please put this back.
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Jason
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This is a vital part of archiving emails. Like others who have posted here, I have .pst file archives from older PC versions of Outlook and a long history of emails migrated from Apple Mail and Outlook for Mac (2011/2016) all in my local folders. This way I can access more than a decades worth of emails without cluttering up the server. I really need to keep this feature!
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Charlie
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I need this feature also Microsoft. How can you leave this out of a supposed upgrade . I don't care if the 'corners are rounded' etc etc . PLEASE FIX THIS NOW !!!!
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Anonymous
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I extensively make use of rules to filter mail into various folders on my computer. Due to the sheer number of mails I get on a daily basis being in IT support, and due to mailbox size limits imposed by my company, this feature is critical to me and my daily workflow.
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Anonymous
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This also allows use of local contact lists for sending mail.
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Mark Eastwood
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I have YEARS of email in PST files ... losing that feature is NOT an option.
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Mark Eastwood
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I need this, I have YEARS of emails in PST files ...
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Rob
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When will "On My Computer" folder functionality become available on the new version of Outlook for Mac?
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Anonymous
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Absolutely essential. I need access to archived mail and do not want to upload GBs to my ISP/Exchange Server
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Anonymous
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The feature is vital
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Anonymous
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without this i'm NOT moving to New Outlook
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Anonymous
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Please re enable this feature on the new outlook!
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NewOutlookIsGarbage
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How are we expected to back up critical emails? Why was this feature removed?
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Anonymous
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Certainly won't stay with Outlook without this feature, which means I'll probably dump 365 completely and just use the Apple apps.
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Anonymous
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This feature is a major part of my filing system. It has saved me and my department regularly.
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Anonymous
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I'm using contacts extensively, saving notes to each customers and every communcation. That is valuable data that has been accumulated over the years. Without being able to continue using them, the new Outlook is useless – even though it looks pretty.
The same applies to the import function which is not supported in New Outlook. What use is a New Outlook, if only the e-mail function is supported?Incidentally, it would make sense if contacts were synchronized with the server via IMAP just like E-Mails.
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Albert Gruber
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will have to cancel my subscription of office and switch back to apple mail and so on....can't believe Microsoft built a new version without the possibility to use local folders?!
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Johann Wonner
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I used the option to save E-Mails in the folder "on my computer" since many years. It is ridiculous to no longer support this option in the new Outlook. I am very disappointed that I still can not use the new Outlook. Please include this option into the new Outlook.
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Anonymous
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Can't use feature without this option. Another reason to go back to Firebird when my subscription ends.
