How to change outlook 2013 mail spacing

The eternal quest for the perfect email spacing!

In Outlook 2013, you can adjust the spacing between emails in the Reading Pane or in the Inbox view. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Adjusting the Reading Pane spacing

1. Open Outlook 2013 and go to the File menu.
2. Click on Options.
3. In the Outlook Options window, click on Layout.
4. Under Reading Pane, adjust the Spacing slider to your desired level. You can choose from three options: Compact, Medium, or Large.
5. Click OK to save your changes.

Method 2: Adjusting the Inbox view spacing

1. Open Outlook 2013 and go to your Inbox.
2. Click on the View tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on View Settings in the Current View group.
4. In the View Settings window, click on Other Settings.
5. Under Email layout, adjust the Spacing slider to your desired level. You can choose from three options: Compact, Medium, or Large.
6. Click OK to save your changes.

Method 3: Using the Registry Editor (advanced users only)

If you're comfortable editing the registry, you can try this method:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Outlook\Options\Mail
4. Create a new DWORD value called Spacing and set its value to one of the following:
   • 0 for Compact spacing
   • 1 for Medium spacing
   • 2 for Large spacing
5. Close the Registry Editor and restart Outlook.

Remember to be cautious when editing the registry, as incorrect changes can cause issues with your Outlook installation.

I hope one of these methods helps you achieve the perfect email spacing in Outlook 2013!