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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Oct 8, 2012 8:49 AM in response to TLPLA

I'm using Outlook 2010 and did the icloud re-install (did not work for me) I am having the same issue with the notes in the appointment part of Outllok calendar. Cannot edit anything.


Really screwing with me I make alot of changes during the day based on my schedule. I'm using my iPhone to make changes but don't want to do this long term. I can't believe this happened, what could possible be their reason for changing this??


If anyone gets a resolutiuon to this issue please post it here.

Oct 8, 2012 9:53 AM in response to TLPLA

I do not have this font issue, but I would recommend trying not only uninstalling/reinstalling the iCloud control panel on the PC, but disabling the calendar on the iOS device(s) (Settings, iCloud - be sure to save them on on the device), shut the iOS device(s) all the way down (power off), then start it back up ... re-enable the calendar on the iOS device(s) which will perhaps fix it. All the problems I was having with my Outlook 2007 calendar and iCloud were resolved by doing this.

Oct 10, 2012 6:15 AM in response to TLPLA

I am experiencing all these same issues, too, with Outlook 2007 and iCloud. So frustrating! I keep hoping that Apple will undo what they've done to Outlook formatting/view issues with the next update, but I don't know if or when that would be. I hope they realize that those of us on this discussion who share in the problems experienced are merely a small sample of all those out there who are affected.

Oct 10, 2012 3:51 PM in response to TLPLA

I have just hung up the telephone with a Senior Advisor at Apple who said that they spoke with the Engineers for iCloud and that they have deleted this functionality. They said that the only way that this will ever change is to have enough people complain. If you are viewing this please send a note to Apple's feedback team. It is our only hope in getting this changed back to the way it should be. He basically said if enough people complain then they will listen. He also said that you cannot revert back to iCloud version 1.

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