iCloud disabled font functions in Outlook calendar

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iCloud disabled font functions in Outlook calendar

A few days ago I got a notification that there was an update available for iCloud, so I did the update. And then I discovered that the iCloud update had turned off some of the functionality in my Outlook Calendar. Some arrogant "Genius" apparently decided that the Notes section of the Calendar should be in a font that's so small that I have to strain my eyes to read it, and then the same "Genius" decided to turn off the ability to change the font size or type.

It was working fine as it was, so why did the "Genius" decide to screwed it up? I'm sure the answer is: to punish Windows users. I understand that Apple and Windows are competitors, but when Apple purposely screws up Windows functions, it's just plain wrong. And it certainly isn't going to make me more likely to buy more Apple products in the future.

There are also lots of other Outlook Calendar functions that were disabled by that iCloud update; it wasn't just the font settings that were disabled. The entire Insert tab (and all functionality therein) and the entire Format Text tab (and all the functionality therein) are GONE! And half of the functionality in the remaining Appointment tab is gone.

Is there any way to turn my font controls and other functions on again in Outlook?

iPad 2, iOS 6

Posted on Sep 22, 2012 11:15 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 24, 2012 10:46 AM in response to TLPLA

Same problem here!!! Help is welcome!

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dqstacy

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Sep 28, 2012 7:16 AM in response to TLPLA

Same exact problem with mine also. I called Apple and they knew no solution. I was told to post on the Apple feedback site and hopefully someone would notice.

http://www.apple.com/feedback/

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Oct 2, 2012 11:15 AM in response to TLPLA

I have the same problem as you and despite efforts to get an answer from someone - nothing, I am a new user to apple, wished now i had not converted

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Oct 2, 2012 1:03 PM in response to TLPLA

I had the same problem. I uninstalled icloud, restarted my pc and reinstalled icloud. Now works fine.

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Oct 2, 2012 4:41 PM in response to HeliDavid

Anyone else tried this workaround with success?

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Oct 2, 2012 4:58 PM in response to MarceloMAB

Yes see attached.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4386428?answerId=19866652022#19866652022

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TLPLA Author

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Oct 2, 2012 5:11 PM in response to TLPLA

Re-installing didn't work for me.

I uninstalled iCloud. Restarted the PC. Launched Outlook to see how it works (with iCloud gone) and all of the functionality had been restored to the Calendar. Then I installed iCloud again, and when I looked at Outlook I discovered that most of the Calendar functionality had again been disabled just like before.

So uninstalling and reinstalling got me absolutely nowhere.

I'm glad to hear that it worked for some other people. I sure wish I knew what is different in my Outlook v. theirs. I am running Outlook 2007. For the users that got full functionality back from reinstalling, are you using Outlook 2010?

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Oct 2, 2012 5:38 PM in response to TLPLA

I don't know about the others but I am using outlook 2010.

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Oct 2, 2012 6:03 PM in response to HeliDavid

Me 2!

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Ahmeer

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Oct 2, 2012 8:20 PM in response to TLPLA

This situation has been a complete nightmare. Apple can you please fix this problem, surely this is a bug and can't be a feature of the new updated software! i have already wasted 3-4 hours trying to resolve this problem but with no luck (uninstalling and re-installing the icloud/itunes/mobileme. Being able to copy and paste in the appointments notes is essential.Why did i accept the update!!!!

Is there any way to go back to the old version of the icloud software? I suppose i could do a system restore? any advice appreciated.

We have 85 people in our organisation using apple iphones with icloud and outlook and unless this situation is sorted we will be changing to different smartphones.

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TLPLA Author

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Oct 2, 2012 8:31 PM in response to TLPLA

I asked an Apple Support person about where/how I can find an earlier version of iCloud so I can uninstall the new version and reinstall the older version, but he said Apple doesn't provide older versions so the only option is to try to find the older iCloud version somewhere online and download it from a 3rd party at my own risk.

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Oct 3, 2012 2:57 PM in response to TLPLA

And you didn´t ask this person specifically on the problem itself?

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TLPLA Author

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Oct 3, 2012 6:06 PM in response to TLPLA

Yes, I had a very lengthy discussion with the Apple Support person regarding this issue, but he couldn't come up with a solution. He forwarded the issue to the software engineers,and they haven't responded yet.

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Oct 4, 2012 10:45 AM in response to TLPLA

OK, keep us posted if you get any support feedback.

The only good thing that I noticed in this new version is that sync between Outlook Calendar and iCloud Calendar is better.

On the other hand, the iCloud calendar that I sync with Outlook and I can see on a PC accessing iCloud thru a browser, does not appear in my iCloud on iPad. I mean, the calendar appears on iPad. However, less than 20% of the appointments apprear there...

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PeterLow

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Oct 7, 2012 2:48 AM in response to TLPLA

This is so frustrating!!!! I have all of my calendar (events, appointments and reminders) on iCloud, now I can't edit any text in recurring appointments and is a totally pointless function "Thanks IDIOTS"

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