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MC1485120 Microsoft Outlook: Right-click to customize the classic ribbon

We are updating the classic ribbon customization experience in Microsoft Outlook. Users can now customize the classic ribbon by right-clicking the ribbon on the Home or View tab and selecting the Customize button. Users can then choose which commands and groups appear on the Home and View tabs and arrange them in their preferred order.

Rollout schedule

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout began in late September 2026 and is expected to complete by mid-November 2026.

Impact on your organization

Who is affected

Microsoft Outlook users

Platforms and services

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • New Outlook for Windows
  • Microsoft Outlook on the web

What will happen

Users can customize the classic ribbon by right-clicking on the ribbon, selecting which commands and groups to display on the Home and View tabs, and arranging them as desired.

Classic ribbon customization entry point

Classic ribbon customization menu

Action required and recommendations

No action is required.

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.