Elizabeth ❘ May 21st, 2020 ❘ 0 Comments
How To Find Outlook Version 2016
Do you know which version of Outlook you are using? Microsoft Outlook is either installed in 32 or 64-bit version. But there are some of the users that do not know how to check Outlook version on Windows.
MS Outlook runs similarly on both the versions. But it is quite essential to know which version you have while installing add-ons and plugins. The 64-bit version typically has more processing power and can handle more data. Just follow the blog to find out which Outlook version you have on your system.
Ways to Check Your Outlook Version
If your system has Outlook 2007, that means you are having a 32-bit version of MS Outlook. As Microsoft Outlook 2007 only comes in a 32-bit package. On the other hand, if you are using Outlook 2010 or higher versions and 64-bit Windows, then there are possibilities that you may be having a 64-bit Outlook.
Now to find out which version of Outlook you are having, follow the below steps carefully.
Applicable for Outlook 2013 and later versions
- Click the File Office Account firstly, and then click the About Outlook button, and you will get the version number at the top of popping up About Microsoft Outlook dialog box. See the following screen shots: Check Outlook version number in Outlook 2010.
- Start Outlook/Word or any other Microsoft Office application. On the File menu, click Office Account or Account. Under Product Information, you'll see the general version of Office installed on your computer. This version was downloaded/installed from your Office.
- First of all, you have to select File, then click on Office Account.
- Now you have to click on About Outlook option which is given below the product information section.
- A window will appear, there at the top of that window, you will see the Outlook version name, version number, and the installed bit version whether it’s 32 or 64.
Find Outlook Version for 2010
Click the File Office Account firstly, and then click the About Outlook button, and you will get the version number at the top of popping up About Microsoft Outlook dialog box. See the following screen shots: Check Outlook version number in Outlook 2010.
If we take a look at the interface of Outlook 2010, it has a slightly different interface from later versions. To check the version of Outlook for 2010, follow the below instruction:
- Click on File then select Help.
Under About Microsoft Outlook, you will see the version number and in parenthesis bit version (either 32 or 64) will be mentioned.
Office 2010 is the first version of Outlook with a 64-bit version, but by default, most users will be running the 32-bit version of 2010. Because the default setup for Office 2010 will install the 32-bit edition even on 64 bit systems so that you can smoothly run older add-ins and VBA scripts for Office.
Well, there is a considerable difference between Microsoft Outlook 32 bit and 64-bit versions.
Benefits of 64 bit over 32-bit version
- Very quick while working with the File over 2 GB.
- It works effortlessly with large data sets of Excel, PowerPoint, and other office files.
- Swiftly handles large videos and images used in PowerPoint.
- Uses more RAM to run the application without any interruption.
- 64-bit version works quickly with the large Access Database files.
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Final Words
Above, I have mentioned the ways to find out if your Outlook installation is of 32-bit or 64-bit. So, by now you must have got the idea about which version of Outlook you are using. It will help you to select the right add-ins and plugins for your system. I hope this blog helps you out with your query.
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