Outlook Web App Light
Published:
22 Dec 2014, last updated 26 Feb 2016
What is Outlook Web App Light
The light version of Outlook Web App is simpler and sparser than the standard version in both appearance and functionality.
The light version will work with nearly all web browsers, and is typically used if your browser does not support the standard version of Outlook Web App.
Opting to use the Light Version
When logging into Outlook Web App, you may have the option to use the light version (depending on browser). There are circumstances where opting to use the light version may be preferrable:
- On poor or unreliable Internet connections, the light version consumes far less bandwidth.
- If you use assistive technologies like screen readers.
Differences Between Light and Standard Versions
This section lists the primary features and their availability in the standard and light versions of Outlook Web App.
Features not available in the light version
The following functionality is not available at all in Outlook Web App Light version:
- Tasks
- Notes
- Instant Messaging
General
| Feature |
Standard Version |
Light Version |
| Favourites folder |
Yes |
Yes |
| Change Password |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manage mobile devices |
Yes |
Yes |
| Use offline |
Yes |
No |
| Access multiple exchange email accounts |
Yes |
No |
Email
| Feature |
Standard Version |
Light Version |
| Send & receive messages |
Yes |
Yes |
| Automatic Replies (Out of Office) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Set region & language |
Yes |
Yes |
| Set timezone |
Yes |
Yes |
| Create email signature |
Yes |
Yes |
| Recover deleted items |
Yes |
No |
| Message format |
HTML or plaintext |
Plaintext only |
| Message audio notification |
Yes |
No |
| Reading pane |
Yes |
No |
| Delivery receipts |
Yes |
No |
| Read receipt response control |
Yes |
No |
Contacts and Address Book
| Feature |
Standard Version |
Light Version |
| Create contacts |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manage contacts |
Yes |
Yes |
| Organisation address book |
Yes |
Yes |
| Use groups |
Yes |
No |
| Facebook sync |
Yes |
No |
Calendar, meetings and appointments
| Feature |
Standard Version |
Light Version |
| Schedule meetings & appointments |
Yes |
Yes |
| Set Reminders |
Yes |
Yes |
| See other people's schedules |
Yes |
No |
| Day,wekk or month views |
Yes |
No |
| Print calendar |
Yes |
No |
| Multiple calendars |
Yes |
No |
| Share a calendar |
Yes |
No |
Security
| Feature |
Standard Version |
Light Version |
| Safe & blocked senders |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti-Phishing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti-Spam |
Yes |
Yes |
| Trusted & Untrusted Address |
Yes |
Yes |