Ensuring you get all important announcements: Turning “Focused” inbox off in Microsoft Outlook
The “Focused” inbox in Microsoft Outlook separates your inbox into two tabs — Focused and Other. That keeps important email messages in the Focused tab while the rest remain easily accessible, but out of the way, in the “Other” tab.
Leaving the “Focused” inbox on may keep you from seeing important information and notices, such as Open Enrollment and benefits information.
To turn this feature off, and change back to a more typical inbox:
- Select the View tab.
- Select Show Focused Inbox.
The “Focused” and “Other” tabs will disappear from the top of your mailbox.

