Applies ToOutlook 2024 for Mac Outlook 2016 for Mac

With just a swipe of your finger you can delete an email or flag one for follow-up. All it takes is a multi-touch trackpad or magic mouse.

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  1. Open Outlook > Settings.

    Outlook_Mac_main_menu
  2. Choose Reading.

    Outlook_mac_Setting

  3. Under Swipe Gestures, set Swipe left and Swipe right for: Delete, Archive, Mark as Read, or Flag.

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  1. Open Outlook > Settings.

    Outlook_main_menu
  2. Choose Reading.

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  3. In Swipe left on the message list to, select None.

    Showing Swipe Gesture None

  4. In Swipe right on the message list to, select None.

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