How to change mail pane in outlook
To change the mail pane in Outlook, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the Ribbon
- Open Outlook and navigate to the Mail view.
- Click on the "View" tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the "Layout" button in the "View" group.
- Select the desired layout from the drop-down menu:
- "Single Pane" displays the mail list and reading pane in a single window.
- "Two Panes" displays the mail list in one pane and the reading pane in another.
- "Three Panes" displays the mail list, reading pane, and folder pane in separate panes.
Method 2: Using the Quick Access Toolbar
- Open Outlook and navigate to the Mail view.
- Click on the "Quick Access Toolbar" (QAT) button in the top left corner of the window.
- Click on the "View" button in the QAT dropdown menu.
- Select the desired layout from the drop-down menu:
- "Single Pane" displays the mail list and reading pane in a single window.
- "Two Panes" displays the mail list in one pane and the reading pane in another.
- "Three Panes" displays the mail list, reading pane, and folder pane in separate panes.
Method 3: Using the Outlook Options
- Open Outlook and navigate to the "File" tab.
- Click on "Options" in the left-hand menu.
- Click on "Mail" in the left-hand menu.
- Scroll down to the "Layout" section.
- Select the desired layout from the drop-down menu:
- "Single Pane" displays the mail list and reading pane in a single window.
- "Two Panes" displays the mail list in one pane and the reading pane in another.
- "Three Panes" displays the mail list, reading pane, and folder pane in separate panes.
Additional Tips
- You can also use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + Shift + F" to toggle between the different layouts.
- If you prefer a specific layout for a particular folder, you can set it as the default layout for that folder by right-clicking on the folder and selecting "Set as Default Folder Layout".
- You can also customize the layout by adding or removing panes, and rearranging the order of the panes, using the "View" tab and the "Layout" button.