In this guide, we will show you the steps to disable the Focused Inbox feature of Outlook. As is evident from its name, this feature places your most important emails in the “Focused” section and sends the rest to the “Other” category. As a result of which you will be able to get your hands on only the most important emails and at the same time, it will also give you a cluttered free inbox to work in.
So with such a plethora of benefits attached, why would anyone want to disable it? Well, due to the fact that all the aforementioned perks are just on paper, its implementation in the real world is far from perfect. In this regard, many users have reported that their Focused Inbox in Outlook is filled with spam, phishing, and junk emails.
For some, it is performing even worse that the native Inbox. As a result of which, they wish to revert to the old Inbox. If you also echo the same thought, then this guide will make you aware of the steps to disable Focused Inbox in Outlook and revert to the traditional Inbox. Follow along.
How to Disable Focused Inbox in Outlook
The instructions slightly vary, depending on whether you use the Outlook app or its web version. We have listed the steps for both, you may refer to the one that is in sync with your requirement.
- Outlook Web: Click on the settings icon situated at the top right and disable the toggle next to Focused Inbox.
- Outlook App: Go to the View tab and uncheck/disable Show Focused Inbox.
That’s it. These were the steps to disable the Focused Inbox feature of Outlook. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
