One knows $|Out(A_6)|=4$. Then $Out(A_6)$ is abelian. Furthermore it is cyclic group or element abelian 2-group.
QUESTION: IS $Out(A_6)$ cyclic group?
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As stated on the wikipedia page,
$$Out(A_6) \cong C_2 \times C_2$$
Thus, it is not cyclic.