Don't mark mail as read outlook

A common request!

To prevent Outlook from automatically marking emails as "read" when you open them, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Disable the "Mark as read" option

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Options" and then select "Mail" from the left-hand menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Reading" section.
  4. Uncheck the box next to "Mark items as read when viewed in the Reading Pane".
  5. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 2: Use the "Mark as unread" button

  1. Open Outlook and select the email you want to keep as "unread".
  2. Right-click on the email and select "Mark as Unread" from the context menu.
  3. Alternatively, you can also use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + Shift + U" to mark the email as unread.

Method 3: Use a third-party add-in

There are several third-party add-ins available that can help you prevent Outlook from marking emails as "read" automatically. Some popular options include:

To install a third-party add-in, follow these steps:

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Options" and then select "Add-ins" from the left-hand menu.
  3. Click on "Go" next to "Manage" and select "COM Add-ins" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Click "Add" and select the add-in you want to install.
  5. Follow the installation instructions provided by the add-in developer.

By using one of these methods, you should be able to prevent Outlook from automatically marking emails as "read" when you open them.