Uninstall Outlook on Mac

Reasons to remove Outlook on Mac

Removing Outlook from your Mac, especially if you no longer need it, can enhance your daily computing activities. Decluttering all your unused applications frees up essential space, therefore boosting your Mac’s processing speed.

A note from our experts: 

Using MacKeeper’s Smart Uninstaller provides a simple yet efficient solution to deleting Outlook and other redundant apps. Our tool automatically searches for junk to declutter to improve Mac’s overall performance.

Here’s how the MacKeeper tool can help:

1. Download MacKeeper.
2. Open the app and choose the Smart Uninstaller tool.
3. Press Start Scan.
4. After the app has scanned your Mac, tick all the clutter you don’t need and press Remove Selected.
5. Press Remove to confirm.  

How to prepare for Microsoft Outlook removal

Before you decide to get rid of Outlook on Mac, we encourage you to prepare your device to guarantee a smooth removal. In our experience, preparation efforts can help prevent data loss and software glitches.

Here are two methods we've noticed that help make uninstalling Outlook hassle-free:

• Backup your data
• Close Outlook and associated processes

1. Backup your data

Creating backups of important inbox emails and contacts before you remove the app can help limit the chances of accidentally deleting or losing important data.

Let’s guide you through our recommendation for backing up your data:

1. Open Outlook.
2. Click on File.
3. Select Export.
4. Choose the files you want to backup and where to save them.

An extra helping hand from MacKeeper:

If you’re facing issues with the Mail app stopping you from creating backups, we’re here to assist! Follow our expert guide on how to fix Mail on Mac for our straightforward troubleshooting solutions.

2. Close Outlook and associated processes

After you’ve created your backups, you’ll then want to close Outlook and all its processes to carry out the uninstallation. Here’s how to close Outlook:

1. Go to your Dock, right-click the app icon, and choose Quit Outlook.
2. Alternatively, you can press Command + Q in the app and it’ll close immediately.

A pro tip from us: 

Not ready to remove Outlook yet, but the updates are becoming bothersome? Not to worry, our attached guide can walk you through the process to disable Microsoft auto-update on Mac. Once you’re ready, you can then come back to this post if you still need help to delete the app.

How to get rid of Outlook from Mac

At MacKeeper, we have several suggestions to help you get rid of Outlook. Below, we’ll guide you through the following ways to remove Outlook for good:

• Use Finder to uninstall Outlook on Mac
• Remove Microsoft Outlook with Terminal
• Delete Outlook with Launchpad
• Removing Outlook-related files and folders
• Completely get rid of Microsoft Outlook using third-party software

The easiest is locating the app in Finder and selecting Move to Bin. Alternatively, you can use Terminal or a third-party uninstaller. Let’s discuss each method in more detail below.

1. Use Finder to uninstall Outlook on Mac

An easy way to remove Outlook from Mac is by locating the app in Finder and moving it straight into your Bin. Here’s how:

1. Open Finder and go to your Applications tab.
2. Control-click on Outlook and press Move to Bin.

2. Remove Microsoft Outlook with Terminal

For a more thorough deletion, experienced Mac users may want to use Terminal. Here’s how Terminal can uninstall Outlook:

1. Go to Applications > Utilities.
2. Open Terminal.
3. Type in the command: sudo rm -rf /Applications/Microsoft\ Outlook.app/ and press Enter.

3. Delete Outlook with Launchpad

Another reliable and hassle-free way you can delete Outlook for good is with Launchpad. Here’s how to uninstall an app with Launchpad:

1. Open Launchpad.
2. Find Outlook.
3. Click and hold the app icon until it’s vibrating.
4. Press X and Delete.

4. Removing Outlook-related files and folders

If you’re worried that removing the app didn’t remove all its associated files—you can look through your Library for any hidden remnants still lurking and taking up space.

Here are some of the files to look out for and where to find them:

1. In Finder, go to your Library.
2. Look for the following folders and files associated with Outlook:
   • ~/Library/Application Support/com.microsoft.Outlook
   • ~/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Outlook  
   • ~/Library/Application Scripts/com.microsoft.Outlook
   • ~/Library/Caches/com.microsoft.Outlook
   • ~/Library/Preferences/com.microsoft.Outlook
3. If you find any, right-click and Move to Bin.
4. Open Trash and press Empty Bin.

Important: 

After removing Outlook’s hidden files from your Library, don’t forget to delete Outlook Cache. It may still be buried deep, taking up space. Be sure to read our blog to help identify and stop Outlook clutter from accumulating.

5. Completely get rid of Microsoft Outlook using third-party software

For a hassle-free app removal, using a third-party uninstaller is a great alternative. MacKeeper’s Smart Uninstaller can delete apps, and all its associated files in seconds.

Here’s how to use it:

1. Open MacKeeper
2. Choose Smart Uninstaller.
3. Start Scan.
4. Once the scan is done, tick the box next to Outlook and press Remove Selected.
5. Press Remove to confirm.

An explanation from us: 

MacKeeper’s Smart Uninstaller makes it easy to remove any unwanted app you no longer need. It can even uninstall Office 365 from Mac.

Removing Outlook for good with MacKeeper’s help

Outlook is known to take up storage space, slow down your device, and leave behind unwanted files if not removed properly. While Finder and Terminal can assist in the apps’ removal, they can be time-consuming.

The easiest way to delete an unwanted application is with MacKeeper’s Smart Uninstaller. It can identify and remove apps you no longer need or use with just one click. That way, you can stop worrying about digital clutter and get back to what matters.