How to change new Outlook app theme on Windows 11

• You can change the theme in the new Outlook app on Windows 11 from the Settings menu.
• The app includes multiple built-in themes to customize the look and feel.

In the new Outlook app for Windows 11, you can customize the look and feel with different themes to make the experience more personal, and in this guide, you’ll learn how to do it.

Microsoft now offers a redesigned Outlook app that replaces the legacy Mail and Calendar apps and is gradually taking over the classic desktop version. This modern experience is based on Outlook on the web, but it also brings important desktop capabilities, including offline support and the ability to connect multiple services such as Gmail and other third-party accounts.

Alongside the visual overhaul and feature updates, the app still includes essential personalization settings. For example, you can switch between different themes and color modes to better match your preferences or your system configuration.

The theme settings include several built-in options. The “Neutral” theme integrates with the Windows 11 design using mica material for a more native appearance, while the “Outlook” theme restores the familiar blue color scheme long associated with the email client. In addition, the app offers dozens of other themes, similar to the web version, giving you a wide range of styles to choose from.

This guide will show you how to change the theme in the new Outlook app on Windows 11.

Change themes for new Outlook on Windows 11

To change the new Outlook app theme to mica or classic blue, use these steps:

1. Open the new Outlook app on Windows 11.

2. Click on Settings (the gear button in the top-right).

3. Click on General.

4. Click the Appearance tab.

5. (Option 1) Choose one of the available themes under the “Modern themes” section.

   

6. Select one of the scheme colors to apply to Outlook.

7. (Option 2) Select one of the many available classic themes under the “Themes” (classic) section.

8. (Optional) Choose the “Outlook” theme to use the blue color scheme found in the classic Outlook app.

9. (Optional) Choose the color mode, including “Light,” “Dark,” or “Use system settings” under the “Dark mode” section.

   

10. Click the Save button.

Once you complete the steps, the Outlook app will apply the selected theme. If you choose the “Neutral” option, you will have a design that matches the style of Windows 11, with a mica element that shines through the colors of the desktop wallpaper through the semitransparent material. If you select the “Outlook” option, a blue color scheme will be applied, similar to the design in the classic version of the app.