This is fixed in build 16.0.6568.2036. To get the update manually, go to File > Office Account > Update Options > Update Now. The February 2016 update for Outlook 2016 is causing problems for POP3 users. Build 16.0.6568.2025 is causing problems for people who have Outlook set to leave mail on the server for a period of time. Instead of deleting the aged mail from the server, … [Read more...] about Outlook 2016 POP Account Problems (Fixed)
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Tip 1132: Convert Outlook Account from POP3 to IMAP
An Outlook user had this question: I'm trying to change my POP3 account to IMAP. How do I do it? Can you please walk me step by step on setting up the IMAP? I sure can. When you switch from POP3 to IMAP, you need to add the account to your profile as an IMAP account; you can't change the configuration for the account you have in your profile. Step 1: In Outlook 2010 … [Read more...] about Tip 1132: Convert Outlook Account from POP3 to IMAP
Tip 1058: Outlook and POP3 support in Windows 8
Based on the number of questions I'm seeing, there is a lot of confusion about Windows 8's lack of POP3 support. The Windows mail app that you see on the Start screen does not support POP3 accounts. If you are using the Windows 8 Mail app, you need to use IMAP or ExchangeActiveSync for email. Unfortunately, many new Windows 8 users think it means is that Windows 8 doesn't … [Read more...] about Tip 1058: Outlook and POP3 support in Windows 8
Tip 749: Disabling Outlook's Tooltips and Popups
Outlook has several different tooltips, screentips or popups that annoy users: Message List When you hover over messages in Outlook a sometimes rather large screen tip pops up. This screentip shows you the fields in the view that are not completely visible in the message list. You can’t disable these screen tips, or increase the length of time the mouse hovers … [Read more...] about Tip 749: Disabling Outlook's Tooltips and Popups
Prevent Accidentally Sending an Email Message
It's easy to accidently send a message if you hit the wrong key combination. Ctrl+Enter and Alt+S will both send messages. Outlook has an option to enable/disable Ctrl+Enter for send. In addition, the first time you press Ctrl+Enter while composing a message, Outlook will ask if you want to turn it on. The option to disable Ctrl+Enter is File, Options, Mail, near the … [Read more...] about Prevent Accidentally Sending an Email Message