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Outlook Web App Light

KB215 Last reviewed 26 February 2016

Explanation, notes and details about the light version of Outlook Web App and how it compares to the standard version.

1 What is Outlook Web App Light
2 Opting to use the Light Version
3 Differences Between Light and Standard Versions

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

Outlook Web App Light

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