Important Note:

Microsoft supports two desktop versions of Outlook referred to as Classic Outlook and New Outlook. All resources from Microsoft will have information on both versions in a list of tabs across the screen. By default, the New Outlook instructions and information will have focus when resource links are activated. 

To switch among tabs, ensure screen reader focus is in the tab area and use Left and Right Arrows to move among the options. There is not a need to press Enter to activate the tab since it will be automatically open when it receives screen reader focus.

Please also note that resources for Outlook on the Web, Outlook for Android, and Outlook for iOS are also in the list of available tabs at the top of all resources from Microsoft.

Outlook Accessibility Resources from Microsoft

• Screen Reader Support For Outlook

• Use a Screen Reader to Explore and Navigate Outlook Mail

• Use a Screen Reader to Explore and Navigate Outlook Calendar

• Keyboard Shortcuts for Outlook

• Basic Tasks using a Screen Reader with Email in Outlook

• Basic Tasks using a Screen Reader with the Calendar in Outlook

• Use a Screen Reader to Migrate your Settings to New Outlook

Outlook Resources and Videos from Around the Web

• Blind Accessibility Tips: Master Outlook New with NVDA - YouTube

• Freedom Scientific: Outlook and JAWS - YouTube Playlist

• Freedom Scientific: An Introduction to the New Outlook with JAWS – Webinar and Resources

• Freedom Scientific: Ten Tips for Customizing Your Outlook Calendar with JAWS – Webinar and Resources

• Freedom Scientific: Six Ways to Manage Mail in the New Outlook with JAWS – Webinar and Resources

• Freedom Scientific: Six Ways to Manage Mail in the New Outlook with JAWS Resource File (.docx)

• Hadley: Outlook Screen Reader Series

• Vision Forward: Making Outlook more Accessible for Low VIsion -  YouTube 

• Top Tech Tidbits: Sort Files in OneDrive Desktop App with JAWS