IT Services

If you want to use the Light version of OWA every time you open OWA, do as follows.

1. Log in at mail.metropolia.fi using your user ID

2. Go to OptionOptions ->See all options

3. Select Settings and General -> Light version

4. Check the Accessibility box Use the light version of Outlook, and click on Save  in the lower right
Image Removed Save.

5. Log out and then log in. Now you do not have to select the Light version. It is the defaultOWA opens in the light version.

Notice: the following features are not available in the Light light version:

• The Tasks module
• Task-specific properties: Only the text of the task items can be read through OWA Light.
• Reminders
• HTML composing of messages: OWA Light users get only plain text textboxes with no editing or formatting options.
• Flags and Categories
• Monthly or weekly view in Calendar: OWA Light shows the daily view only.
• Free/Busy grid in Appointment/Meeting Scheduling Assistant: OWA Light users get only "Suggested Times".
• Print
• Spell Check
• Conversation View
• Account Quota information
• Recover Deleted Items
• Add/edit distribution lists
• Public Folder access
• S/MIME features
• Add/edit rules

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