What version of Outlook do I have?

With so many Outlook apps and services you can use to access your email messages, appointments, and contacts, it can be confusing to know which version you're using. To find out, choose how you access Outlook:

PC Mac Web browser iPhone/iPad Android phone/tablet

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Outlook is a powerful application for managing your email, contacts, and calendar. To find out which version of Outlook is installed on your computer, do the following:

1. In Outlook, click File.

   

2. Click Office Account.

   If you don't see Office Account, option, click Help. You'll see the product version on the right side of the page.

3. You'll find the version and build number under Product Information. For example, the following picture shows I have Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus installed. Outlook is part of that suite.

   

4. If you need to know whether you're using the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version of Outlook, click About Outlook.

   

5. The top of the About Outlook box shows the version number and whether you're using 32-bit or 64-bit.

   

My Outlook doesn't look like this, but I'm using a Windows 10 PC

If you're using Windows 10, and your Outlook doesn't match the images shown, there are two possible reasons.

1. You're using an older, unsupported version of Outlook, such as Outlook 2003. You can often find the Outlook product version by selecting Help > About.

2. You're using Windows 10 Mail. Windows 10 Mail is a free program included with all Windows 10 computers. If you're using Windows 10 Mail, your Inbox will look something like this.

To learn more about Windows 10 Mail, see Windows 10 Mail and Calendar FAQ.

See also

Import and export Outlook email, contacts, and calendar

To find out what version of Outlook is installed on your Mac, do the following:

1. Open Outlook.

2. On your menu bar, click Outlook (next to the Apple logo). If you don't see your menu bar, move your mouse to the top of your screen and it will appear.

   

3. Click About Outlook. The version information appears.

   If you have Outlook through your Office 365 subscription, it says that instead of 2016 or 2011.

   

   Here's what it looks like if you have Outlook for Mac 2011:

   

See also

Import email messages, contacts, and other items into Outlook 2016 for Mac

Import information into Outlook for Mac 2011

Export items to an archive file in Outlook for Mac

To access the following versions of Outlook, you connect to the Internet, and sign in to your email, the same way you sign in to Facebook, Amazon, or Netflix.

Outlook.com / Hotmail.com

Outlook.com / Hotmail.com is the free, web-based email service from Microsoft. Because Outlook.com is a service that you access over the Internet, it is not installed on your computer, So, there's no version or 32-bit or 64-bit information for it.

Here are links to import and export instructions:

Import contacts to Outlook.com

Export contacts from Outlook.com

The images to the right show what Outlook.com looks like.

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Outlook on the web for business (Office 365)

If you have Office 365 for a business subscription, your plan includes access to a version of Outlook that you can access anywhere there's an Internet connection. You can connect up to 5 email accounts to Outlook on the web, such as your Office 365 mailbox, Gmail, Yahoo mail, or Outlook.com.

Outlook on the web is especially useful if you have email accounts with multiple services, because you can manage all your email from one place.

You cannot use Outlook on the web to import or export your contacts and email. To import or export your contacts, you must use the Outlook app, either version 2016, 2013, 2017, or 2007. After the Outlook app is installed on your computer, here's what you do:

1. Add your email address to the Outlook app. It will sync with your email service and your email and contacts will appear.

2. Choose from the instructions listed on this page: Import and export Outlook email, contacts, and calendar.

Outlook Web App (for Exchange 2010 or 2016)

Outlook Web App is used only in work or school environments that are hosting their own Exchange Server.

To get to your contacts, from the app launcher click People.

To import or export your contacts, you must use the Outlook app, either version 2016, 2013, 2017, or 2007. After the Outlook app is installed on your computer, here's what you do:

1. Add your email address to the Outlook app. It will sync with your email service and your email and contacts will appear.

2. Choose from the instructions listed on this page: Import and export Outlook email, contacts, and calendar.

Outlook for iOS

If you have an iPhone or iPad, you're using Outlook for iOS. The app allows you to manage your email, calendar, contacts, and files. You can add any email account that uses POP or IMAP, as well as Outlook.com, Office 365, Gmail, Yahoo, and Exchange accounts.

To find the version number of Outlook for iOS on your iPhone:

1. In Outlook on your iPhone, select Settings > Help & Feedback.

2. Scroll to the bottom of the page. The version number appears there.

Here's some information for Outlook for iOS:

• Learn how to import email messages and contacts into Outlook 2016 for Mac

• Find out what's new and improved

• Explore training articles

Outlook for Android

If you have an Android phone or tablet, the Outlook product you're using is Outlook for Android. The app allows you to manage your email, calendar, contacts, and files. You can add any email account that uses POP or IMAP, as well as Outlook.com, Office 365, Gmail, Yahoo, and Exchange accounts. Here's some information for this version of Outlook:

• Set up email in the Outlook for Android app

• Need help using Outlook for Android?