If Outlook on macOS feels laggy while typing, this is usually the fix: turn off Predictive Text.

It is hidden in the UI, but takes 10 seconds:

  1. Open a new email in Outlook.
  2. Click into the message body.
  3. Go to Edit > Spelling and Grammar.
  4. Uncheck Predictive Text.
  • If the option is grayed out, click back into the email body and try again.

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