How Do I Turn Off Focused Inbox?

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Last updated: Aug 25, 2023 by Chris Cao
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How Do I Turn Off Focused Inbox?

What is focused inbox?

Focused Inbox separates your Outlook inbox into two tabs: Focused and Other. Your most important email messages are on the Focused tab, while the rest remain easily accessible—but out of the way—on the Other tab. If you're not satisfied with the Focused Inbox feature, you can easily disable it.

Turn Off Focused Inbox via the Web Portal

Step 1: Login to Office 365 with your UCLA email (ending in @ucla.edu)  https://portal.office.com/

Microsoft sign in splash screen

Step 2: Click “Outlook”

After you log into Office 365, click the icon for Outlook pictured below.

Office 365 Welcome splash page

Step 3: Open Settings

Click on the gearbox in the upper right-hand corner to open Settings.

Step 4: Toggle “Focused Inbox” On or Off

Use the slider next to “Focused Inbox” to turn it on or off.

Turn Off Focused inbox via Windows Outlook

Step 1: Select the View tab

Step 2: Select “Show Focused Inbox” to turn off Focus Inbox

Step 3: Verify that Focused Inbox is turned off

Turn Off Focused Inbox via Mac Outlook

Step 1: Select Outlook in the upper left-hand corner

Step 2: Select Settings

Step 3: Under the Email Group Select Reading

Step 4: Uncheck Focus Inbox

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