How do I set the default OWA mode to Light
If you want to use the Light version of OWA, do as follows.
1. Log in at mail.metropolia.fi using your user ID
2. Go to Options ->See all options
3. Select General -> Light version
4. Check Use the light version of Outlook, and click Save.
5. Log out and then log in. Now OWA opens in the light version.
Notice: the following features are not available in the 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".
- Spell Check
- Conversation View
- Account Quota information
- Recover Deleted Items
- Add/edit distribution lists
- Public Folder access
- S/MIME features
- Add/edit rules
- Created by Kalevi Lehto, last modified on 21.2.2022