How to change mail view in outlook

In Outlook, you can change the mail view to suit your needs. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Using the View Tab

1. Open Outlook and go to the "View" tab in the ribbon.
2. Click on the "View" dropdown menu and select "View Settings" (or press Ctrl + Shift + V).
3. In the "View Settings" window, select the view you want to use from the "Current View" dropdown menu. You can choose from various views such as "By Category", "By Conversation", "By Date", etc.
4. Click "OK" to apply the changes.

Method 2: Using the Navigation Pane

1. Open Outlook and go to the "Navigation Pane" (also known as the "Folder Pane").
2. Click on the "Mail" folder to select it.
3. Right-click on the "Mail" folder and select "View Settings" (or press Ctrl + Shift + V).
4. In the "View Settings" window, select the view you want to use from the "Current View" dropdown menu.
5. Click "OK" to apply the changes.

Method 3: Using the Quick Steps

1. Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
2. Click on the "Quick Steps" button in the "Move" group.
3. Select "View Settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. In the "View Settings" window, select the view you want to use from the "Current View" dropdown menu.
5. Click "OK" to apply the changes.

Some common mail views in Outlook include:

• By Category: Organizes emails by category (e.g., work, personal, etc.).
• By Conversation: Groups related emails together by conversation thread.
• By Date: Organizes emails by date received.
• By Size: Organizes emails by size (e.g., small, medium, large, etc.).
• By Flag: Organizes emails by flag status (e.g., flagged, not flagged, etc.).

You can also customize your mail view by adding or removing columns, sorting and grouping emails, and more. To do this, go to the "View" tab and click on "View Settings" (or press Ctrl + Shift + V).