Microsoft New Outlook does not support VSTO add-ins anymore unlike the Classic Microsoft Outlook application. This article explains the impact on Templafy and potential solutions.
About New Outlook
Microsoft announced a fundamental change to Outlook for Windows and as a part of the release, VSTO add-ins will no longer be supported in Outlook. Additional information is available on the Microsoft Community.
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How the Microsoft release will impact Templafy
Templafy has two different add-ins that can be used in Outlook:
- Email Signature.
- Outlook Library.
With the Templafy Hive platform, both add-ins are available as VSTO and Web Add-ins ensuring full support of New Outlook.
On the Templafy One platform, both add-ins are only available as VSTO and are not supported in New Outlook.
ImportantThe email signature VSTO Add-in and Web Add-in behave slightly different. |
How to transition to New Outlook
We recommend distributing the Web Add-ins for Outlook:
- Future proof user experience: only Web Add-ins are supported in New Outlook.
- Minimize future workload: by deploying the Web Add-ins to Outlook users today, additional workload once Microsoft pushes the new Outlook can be avoided.
- Reach the users where they work: access the Outlook functionalities on PC, Mac, and Office Online.
All the options are described in below table, but it's advised to consult with your Templafy contact to confirm the right opportunity:
Module | Platform | Transition Opportunity |
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Email Signature | Hive |
1. Deploy the Email Signature Web Add-in 2. Disable the New Outlook 3. Consider purchasing Email Signature Server |
One |
1. Upgrade to Hive platform and deploy the Email Signature Web Add-in 2. Disable the New Outlook 3. Consider purchasing Email Signature server |
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Outlook Library | Hive |
1. Deploy the Outlook Library Web Add-in 2. Disable the New Outlook |
One |
1. Upgrade to Hive platform and deploy the Outlook Library Web Add-in 2. Disable the New Outlook |
How to disable New Outlook
End-users can manually disable New Outlook by toggling off the New Outlook toggle in the ribbon.
Client IT can support end-users by deploying a registry key to hide the Try the new Outlook toggle or to disable mailbox access in New Outlook.
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