The new Microsoft 365 Groups experience in Outlook
Applies To
Outlook on the web New Outlook for WindowsAs of November 2023, the Microsoft 365 Groups experience in Outlook is generally available for Outlook on the web and new Outlook for Windows. Access new Groups by selecting Groups on the navigation bar.
Tip: New Groups in classic Outlook is available in Build Version 16.0.16714.10000 or later. To access new Groups in classic Outlook, from the navigation bar select More apps > Groups.
About new Groups in Outlook
Outlook now has a new home for Microsoft 365 Groups - one place to connect, communicate, and collaborate with your team. Groups Home provides a central destination to get critical information from all the different groups you may be part of.
Benefits of the new Groups experience include:
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Group Home landing page - Stay updated on your groups, including recent files across all your groups. From Home, you can access frequently used groups and find new ones based on your interests.
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Recent groups and Recent files - Find recent active groups and quick links to get to files, emails, events, and member management from the Groups Home landing page.
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Revamped individual Groups experience - Create, consume, and share information related to a particular group, as well as manage events and members efficiently in fewer clicks.
Access new Groups in Outlook
In new Outlook, from the navigation bar select Groups. This takes you to Groups Home.
In classic Outlook, from the navigation bar select More apps > Groups. (To pin, right-click Groups and select Pin.)
From Groups Home you can see all your groups at once. Or, when you select an individual group, you can:
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Send an email to the group, access and edit your group settings and preferences, and manage group membership as needed.
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Access the group email, files, events, and members by selecting the respective tab.
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Access connected apps like Teams, SharePoint, OneNote, and Planner.
See also
Get started with Microsoft 365 Groups in Outlook