How to Personalize Your Outlook Experience on Windows
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In contrast to the typical desktop version of Microsoft Outlook, the Outlook for Windows preview app offers many customization options for users to personalize their experience. Outlook users can customize the user interface colors, how messages appear in their Inboxes, and much more.
So, check out how you may personalize Outlook to your taste on Windows 10 and 11.
How to Get the Outlook for Windows Preview
The Outlook for Windows preview app is available to Microsoft 365 Insider program participants. As a Microsoft 365 Insider, you get a sneak peek into the next major version of the Microsoft 365 suite (including Outlook).
If you’re a licensed Microsoft 365 user, you can sign up for the Insider program and get access to the latest updates of the Microsoft 365 suite. The feedback you provide on your experience helps Microsoft improve its products. You can visit the official site to sign up for the Microsoft 365 Insider program and get Outlook for Windows preview.
On the other hand, you can alsoaccess the Outlook for Windows Preview appfor free on Windows 10 and 11 through the Windows Mail app. Here’s how to switch to Outlook for Windows app:
How to Adjust Layout for Better Readability
One of our favorite Outlook features is the ability to personalize the layout. You can tweak many settings to get your Outlook mail app to suit your preferred style. In addition to adjusting the width of the mailbox and reading panes, you can also change the app’s overall density (compact or roomy).
To get started with personalizing the Outlook for Windows layout:
How to Personalize Message List in Outlook
Outlook users can personalize many aspects of the Outlook for Windows preview app, including the ability to customize how emails are organized in their inboxes. you’re able to choose how related conversations appear in your Inbox and even hide message previews.
To personalize message views in the Outlook for Windows preview app, select an email Inbox from the folder pane and click on theViewtab from the Ribbon.
How to Change Outlook Theme on Windows 10 and 11
The web version of Outlook that we typically use to access the inbox of a Microsoft account has had display themes for a long time. In the Outlook for Windows preview app, Microsoft has finally brought colorful themes to the desktop version too. Users also have the choice to turn on dark mode in the Outlook app orturn on dark mode on Windows 11.
You can choose from several themes that alter Outlook’s primary and accent colors. To update Outlook’s theme and inject color into your Outlook for Windows experience:
How to Customize Ribbon Actions in Outlook
Another productivity-boosting feature in the Outlook for Windows preview app is the ability to customize what actions or buttons appear in the Ribbon. To suit your workflow, it’s possible to add or remove options such asReply All,Archive,Report, etc., from the Ribbon.
To customize the Ribbon buttons of theHometab, click on the three-dot menu on the far right. SelectCustomizefrom the dropdown menu that appears. Here are some of the different Ribbon customizations you can do:
All these customization features let you change Outlook to suit your taste. All these settings are one of thereasons why you should use the new Outlook app for Windows.
Outlook for Windows Is Exciting
The Outlook for Windows preview has brought new features to boost productivity and enhance user experience. One of our favorite features is the improved Google account integration.
Want Gmail in Outlook? Get it set up with this simple guide for Windows.
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