Outlook’s been acting up lately, hasn’t it? If you’re on Windows 11, you might’ve noticed some weird behavior after recent updates. Dragging emails or calendar items? Forget about it. Let’s break this down and figure out what’s going on.
Two recent Windows updates—January’s KB5050094 and February’s KB5051987—caused trouble for Outlook users. These updates were supposed to improve features like the taskbar, fonts, and even fix security issues. Instead, they made Outlook glitchy, leaving users unable to drag and drop emails or calendar events into folders.
Microsoft rolled out a new update—KB5052093 (OS Build 26100.3323)—on February 25 to address the issue. But not everyone can access it yet because Microsoft is releasing it gradually. If you don’t see the update right now, don’t panic. There’s a workaround you can use in the meantime.
Temporary Workaround: Disable Compatibility Mode
Until the update reaches your device, try this quick fix:
- Open Outlook and click on the File tab.
- Select Options from the menu.
- Go to the General tab under User Interface options.
- Choose Optimize for best appearance instead of compatibility mode.
That’s it! This tweak should help ease some of the issues until the proper fix arrives.
Updates are meant to make things better, but sometimes they break what’s already working. It’s frustrating when tools like Outlook—essential for work—stop functioning as they should. Microsoft’s gradual rollout approach might be slow, but at least they’re addressing the problem.
Stay patient, and don’t let these glitches ruin your workflow!