RM563810 - Outlook: Navigate Your Favorite Folders Without Expanding the Folder Pane

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Summary

You can now quickly switch between your favorite folders without opening the full folder pane. When the pane is collapsed, your favorite folders appear as a vertical list, giving you one-click access to the folders you use most. Each folder shows unread or total counts so you always know what needs attention. Right-click any favorite for the same options you're used to, and your selections stay put across sessions. It's a familiar experience for anyone who loved favorites in classic Outlook, now built right into the new Outlook. #newoutlookforwindows

Published

May 21, 2026

Status

In development

Release

General Availability
Preview

Platforms

Web

Service

Outlook

Tag

In development
General Availability
Preview
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
GCC
GCC High
DoD

Cloud

DoD
GCC
GCC High
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

You can now quickly switch between your favorite folders without opening the full folder pane. When the pane is collapsed, your favorite folders appear as a vertical list, giving you one-click access to the folders you use most. Each folder shows unread or total counts so you always know what needs attention. Right-click any favorite for the same options you're used to, and your selections stay put across sessions. It's a familiar experience for anyone who loved favorites in classic Outlook, now built right into the new Outlook. #newoutlookforwindows

GA date: September CY2026

Preview date: August CY2026