The Outlook email client for mobile devices offers the ability to install and use add-ins. This can be used to improve the user experience with the client. This article provides the steps necessary to install add-ins on Outlook for Android or iOS.
Some web browsers and desktop apps (such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) offer the ability to install add-ons. This can be extremely useful for upgrading the app’s existing features and increasing productivity when working from home.
How to install add-ins in Outlook for Android
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To install add-ins in Outlook for Android, follow these steps-
- Open the Outlook app on your Android mobile.
- Tap on the Outlook logo visible on the top-left side.
- Tap on the Settings gear icon.
- Find out the Connected Apps and Add-ins
- Tap on the Add-ins
- Select an add-in you want to install.
- Tap on the corresponding plus icon.
- Select the CONTINUE
Let’s check out these steps in detail.
First, ensure you have the latest version of the Outlook app. Then, open it on your Android mobile and tap on the Outlook logo on the top-left side. Next, tap on the settings gear icon on the bottom-left side.
After that, you can find and add the Connected Apps and Add-ins in the Add-ins menu.
You can find some of the included add-ons on your screen. To install one, tap its corresponding plus icon.
After you select the CONTINUE button, the installation process for the add-in will begin and finish automatically.
How to install add-ins in Outlook for iOS
To install add-ins in Outlook for iOS, follow these steps-
- Open the Outlook app on your iPhone.
- Tap on your profile picture visible on the top left side.
- Tap on the Settings gear icon.
- Select the Add-ins
- Choose an add-in you want to install.
- Tap on the respective plus icon.
- Select the Continue
If you want to know more about the steps, keep reading.
First, open the Outlook app on your iPhone or other iOS device and tap on your profile picture in the top-left corner. Select the settings gear icon to open up a panel.
Next, select the Add-ins menu and choose an add-in you want to install. Then, tap on the corresponding plus icon.
If it shows the terms and conditions window, tap the Continue button.
Hello, My name is Shari & I am a writer for the ‘Outlook AppIns’ blog. I’m a CSIT graduate & I’ve been working in the IT industry for 3 years.