Focused Inbox in Outlook Web Access (OWA) and How to Enable and Disable It

Focused Inbox in Outlook Web Access (OWA) and How to Enable and Disable It

Focused Inbox in Outlook Web Access (OWA) helps you manage your emails by separating your inbox into two tabs—Focused and Other. Your most important emails are on the Focused tab, while the rest remain easily accessible on the Other tab. Follow these steps to enable or disable Focused Inbox:

  1. Open Your Web Browser: Launch your preferred web browser and go to the OWA login page. https://outlook.office.com

  2. Sign In: Enter your email address and current password, then click "Sign In."

  3. Access Settings: Once logged in, click on the gear icon (Settings) located at the top right corner of the page.

  4. Enable or Disable Focused Inbox:

    • Enable Focused Inbox: In the Quick Settings pane, toggle the switch for "Focused Inbox" to turn it on. Your inbox will now be divided into Focused and Other tabs.
    • Disable Focused Inbox: If you want to turn off Focused Inbox, toggle the switch for "Focused Inbox" to turn it off. All your emails will be displayed in a single tab.
  5. Move Emails Between Tabs:

    • To move an email from the Focused tab to the Other tab, right-click on the email, select "Move to Other inbox," or choose "Always move to Other inbox" if you want all future emails from that sender to be delivered to the Other tab.
    • To move an email from the Other tab to the Focused tab, right-click on the email, select "Move to Focused inbox," or choose "Always move to Focused inbox" if you want all future emails from that sender to be delivered to the Focused tab.
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