Outlook: Pin M365 "Groups" App

Summary: This article explains how to pin the Microsoft 365 Groups app in Outlook so it is easily accessible for daily use.

For staff and students

Overview

Pinning the Groups app in Outlook allows you to quickly access your teams, shared inboxes, files, and calendars without searching for them each time.

Pinning the Groups app keeps your school or class groups easily accessible from the Outlook sidebar.

Step-by-step instructions

1

Open Outlook

Open the Outlook desktop application or go to Outlook Web.

2

Sign In

Sign in using your school or work email account if prompted.

3

Open the “More Apps” Menu

Locate the More Apps icon in the Outlook navigation bar.

More Apps Icon
4

Locate “Groups”

Find Groups in the list of available apps.

Groups Menu
5

Pin the Groups App

Right-click on Groups and select Pin to add it to your navigation bar.

Pin Groups
Tip: Pinning Groups helps you quickly access your classroom, department, or school groups without searching each time.
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