Microsoft Outlook is fixing one of the most annoying parts of sharing large files
An end to one of the worst Microsoft Outlook quirks is on the way
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MicrosoftOutlookis set to address one of its users' major pain points with a new update improving the experience when sending large files.
Theemailservice has revealed it is working on an update that should remove the annoying limit on attachment sizes when sending a message.
Instead, when attaching a large file that may exceed the maximum size limit, Outlook will now work together with Microsoft’s OneDrivecloud storageplatform to pick up the slack.
In aposton the official Microsoft 365 roadmap, the company explained how, when users hit the attachment size limit, the update will now prompt them to upload the file to OneDrive so that the document can still be shared.
Android users will be the first to enjoy the new feature, with other platforms doubtlessly set to also receive it soon - and the feature has an expected rollout date of September 2023, meaning users won’t have too long to wait.
The launch may be a useful addition for users of the free version of Microsoft Outlook who may have been caught out by achange to the platform’s storage arrangementsearlier this year.
Since February 2023, Microsoft has been rolling out a change that disadvantages free users, as attachments are now stored within OneDrive, which has a much smaller free capacity of 5GB, as compared to the free 15GB allowance of Outlook.
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The upshot is that many users are now having their emails disrupted, as they are unable to send or receive new emails due to their backlog of attachments suddenly exceeding capacity since this storage migration.
Analysis - Size doesn’t matter - at least, not any more
This release addresses such an obvious gripe for Outlook users that we’re amazed it has taken this long.
Many Outlook users will have encountered the annoyance of trying to send a file that is too large for the platform to cope with, and instead having to turn to a third-party service.
But with Microsoft’s ever-expanding experience inonline collaboration, harnessing the power of OneDrive and cloud storage should save users everywhere a whole load of frustration.
Mike Moore is Deputy Editor at TechRadar Pro. He has worked as a B2B and B2C tech journalist for nearly a decade, including at one of the UK’s leading national newspapers and fellow Future title ITProPortal, and when he’s not keeping track of all the latest enterprise and workplace trends, can most likely be found watching, following or taking part in some kind of sport.
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