New Features and Enhancements in Outlook for Mac: S/MIME Support, Shared Calendars, and More

In recent updates to Microsoft's Outlook for Mac, several exciting features have been introduced to improve security, collaboration, and overall user experience. In this article, we'll explore some of the key enhancements that have been made available.

S/MIME Support: End-to-End Security for Your Emails

One notable addition is support for S/MIME (Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions). This feature allows you to sign and encrypt messages, ensuring that only you and your intended recipients can view them. With S/MIME enabled, you can rest assured that your emails remain tamper-proof.

Shared Calendars, Shared Mailboxes, and Delegation

Another significant update is the ability to manage delegates directly within Outlook for Mac. This feature has been one of the top requested by users, particularly those who rely heavily on shared calendars, mailboxes, or mailbox delegation as part of their daily workflows.

To get started with these new features, simply provide any missing account details in your new Outlook setup. Your account will then appear in the app and begin syncing. You'll also be prompted to bring your existing accounts into the new Outlook experience.

IMAP Support for Additional Email Accounts

In addition to enhanced security and delegation features, Outlook for Mac now supports IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) for other email accounts. This means you can access and manage multiple email accounts directly within the app.

Support for iCloud, Yahoo, and IMAP Accounts

The new Outlook for Mac also offers full mail, calendar, and contact syncing with iCloud and Yahoo accounts. No longer do you need to juggle multiple apps or logins – all your essential information is now centralized in one place.

Prioritizing User Feedback: A New Era for Outlook for Mac

At the heart of these updates lies a commitment to building an exceptional user experience based on direct feedback from users like you. Since introducing the new Outlook for Mac preview in September 2020, Microsoft has added over 50 top-asked-for features, including security enhancements and more ways to stay on top of your calendar.

Today, more than a third of Outlook for Mac users are already enjoying this new experience – and that number is growing daily. We're excited to see what the future holds for this enhanced platform, and we look forward to continuing to listen to user feedback as we shape its development.

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