Microsoft informs corporate users to stop using the Outlook browser extension on November 30

CTOnews.com November 11, according to the news released by the Microsoft Microsoft 365Information Center, Microsoft will focus on the Outlook on Edge sidebar to provide users with a more seamless experience, so it will close the Outlook extension on November 30.

Microsoft officials say that after November 30, users will no longer be able to access, download and use Outlook extensions in Edge and Chrome browsers.

Microsoft said it would inform users of the launch in late November and planned to complete it in late December.

Microsoft officials say users will not be able to use Outlook browser extensions after December, and users of Edge or Chrome browsers can transition to Outlook on Edge sidebars, Outlook apps or Outlook Web.

It is not clear whether the adjustment will also be extended to consumers.

CTOnews.com attached the official introduction of the Microsoft Outlook extension as follows:

You can send and receive email, manage calendars, tasks, and so on without opening new tabs.

The Microsoft Outlook browser extension uses icons in Microsoft Edge to provide mail, calendar, contacts, and task functions. Quickly access your Outlook work account or Outlook.com Hotmail account without switching to another tab or application.

Function

Access to work or personal accounts

Read, send and manage email and get new email notifications

Create events, view upcoming events, and join online meetings

Create, track, and manage tasks

Manage contact

Ideal for performing all of these operations without switching tabs or applications:

Read important emails

Check the calendar

Add tasks based on what you read on Web

Quickly find the phone number of a contact

-referencing information on a web page when composing an email