How to install Microsoft Outlook updates
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How to install Microsoft Outlook updates

Keeping up with Microsoft updates ensures the best possible health for your application. Here's how to update in four easy steps.

  1. Open your Outlook application and select “File”.

  2. In the file screen select “Office Account”.

  3. Select “Office Updates”.

  4. Select “Update Now”.

Windows will now check for updates and install any available releases to your Outlook application. You can check your version and build number in the “About Outlook” section within the same file area.


You should be on Build 16130.20306 to be protected from the latest vulnerability.

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Open your Outlook application and select “File”.

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In the file screen select “Office Account”.

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Select “Office Updates”.

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Select “Update Now”.


Outlook version screenshot
You can check to make sure your outlook is on the latest build. This information is available in the “About Outlook” section within the same file area.


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