Windows utility for Outlook Classic

Outlook on the Desktop

Keep your Outlook calendar, inbox, notes, tasks, and folders visible directly on your desktop without opening the full Outlook window.

Latest release 5.6.1 · · What's new

Outlook on the Desktop month view displayed on the Windows desktop

Features

Full Outlook editing

Create, edit, and delete items directly on the desktop, the same way you would in Outlook.

Pinned to your desktop

OotD windows stay on the desktop layer, behind your other applications.

Dark mode

Follows your Windows light/dark setting for the header bar, tray menu, and dialogs.

Adjustable layout

Set each window's position, size, and opacity. Calendar views use the time scale set in Outlook.

High-DPI & multi-monitor

Displays correctly on high-DPI screens, and windows can be placed on any monitor.

Multiple instances

Run several calendar, inbox, or task windows at once and assign each one to its own virtual desktop.

Tray icon with day of month

The tray icon shows the current day of the month and provides access to all settings.

Any Outlook folder

Display any Outlook folder or view, including calendar, inbox, contacts, tasks, and notes.

Signed updates

The installer is code signed. Built-in updates verify the publisher's signature before installing, then restart the app.

How to put Outlook on your desktop

Outlook on the Desktop displays a live Outlook view, such as a month, week, or day calendar, directly on the Windows desktop. Setup takes three steps.

1. Install

Download and run the installer. If the required .NET runtime is not already installed, setup downloads and installs it.

2. Choose what to display

OotD shows your Outlook Classic calendar on the desktop, behind your other windows. Use the tray menu to switch to the inbox, tasks, notes, or any other folder.

3. Arrange your windows

Position and resize each window and set its opacity. Add instances for other folders or monitors. The layout is saved on exit and restored the next time OotD starts.

For everyday Outlook users

OotD keeps your schedule, email, and tasks visible without switching to the Outlook window.

Important compatibility note

The latest OotD versions require Outlook Classic. If Windows has switched you to the new Outlook, switch back to Classic before using OotD.