After office update outlook 2019 no send mail option

Frustrating!

After an Office update, Outlook 2019 might behave strangely, and the "Send" button might be missing or not working. Here are some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:

  1. Check for updates: Ensure that your Outlook is updated to the latest version. You can do this by going to File > Office Account > Update Options > Update Now.
  2. Restart Outlook: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve the issue. Close Outlook, wait for a few seconds, and then reopen it.
  3. Check add-ins: Add-ins can sometimes interfere with Outlook's functionality. Try disabling all add-ins and then re-enabling them one by one to identify the problematic add-in. To do this:
    • Go to File > Options > Add-ins
    • Click "Manage" and select "COM Add-ins"
    • Uncheck all add-ins and click "OK"
    • Restart Outlook
    • Re-enable add-ins one by one and test the "Send" button after each addition
  4. Check Outlook settings: Ensure that your Outlook settings are correct. Go to File > Options > Mail and check the following:
    • Make sure the "Send and receive" settings are correct (e.g., server names, ports, and authentication settings)
    • Verify that the "Send" button is enabled (it might be disabled due to a setting or add-in)
  5. Check for conflicts with other applications: Other applications might be interfering with Outlook's functionality. Try closing all other applications and see if the "Send" button works.
  6. Reset Outlook settings: If none of the above steps work, you can try resetting Outlook's settings to their default values. To do this:
    • Go to File > Options > Advanced
    • Click "Reset" under "Reset Outlook settings"
    • Confirm that you want to reset the settings
  7. Reinstall Outlook: If all else fails, you might need to reinstall Outlook. Make sure to back up your Outlook data before doing so.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you can try searching for specific error messages or symptoms online to find more targeted solutions.