Outlook for Mac Preview

What is Outlook Preview?

It allows customers to download and try Outlook 2016 for Mac without the need for an Office 365 subscription or Microsoft Account.

When will it be available?

Outlook Preview will be available for download on April 12, 2017.

How long does the Preview last?

The Preview lasts until June 30th.

What happens when the Preview ends?

The user will see a dialog indicating the Preview has ended and give them the option to Activate Outlook, or end the Preview. If they choose to not activate, the license will switch from "Preview" to "Not Activated" and Outlook will enter reduced functionality mode.

How can the user know how many days they have left?

Outlook will automatically display a dialog when there are 30 days left and then daily after every Outlook restart. They can also manually access this dialog by selecting "Outlook Preview" under the Outlook menu.

 How can I differentiate Preview users from other customers?

In HelpShift, AudienceGroup will display Preview. The About Outlook screen will also display "Preview" as the License.

What features are available in Outlook Preview?

All features available to Office 365 subscribers will be available to Preview users. In addition, if the Office Insider Fast program is joined, they will have access to features available in that program.

Where can customers download Outlook Preview?

Customers can download the Outlook Preview installer from preview website

How can Outlook Preview be updated and how often will updates be released?

Outlook will be updated per the Office Insider audience selected in the Microsoft AutoUpdate tool. Weekly for Office Insider Fast, and twice per month for Office Insider Slow. Otherwise if no Insider program is joined, it will be updated once a month.

What happens once Outlook Preview is installed?

Once installed, Outlook is enrolled in the Office Insider Fast program, and the Microsoft AutoUpdate tool is set to Automatically Download and Install updates.

How can the user activate Outlook if they decide to purchase it?

Users will have the option to activate in the Preview warning and Preview ended dialogs displayed by Outlook. They can also select "Subscription Options" under the Outlook menu.