How to outlook mail icon changed
The Outlook mail icon! It's a familiar sight for many of us. If you're looking to change the Outlook mail icon, here are a few ways to do so:
Method 1: Change the Outlook icon in Windows
- Right-click on the Outlook icon in the system tray (usually located in the bottom right corner of your screen).
- Select "Properties" from the context menu.
- In the "Properties" window, click on the "Change Icon" button.
- Browse to the location where you want to save the new icon (e.g., a folder on your desktop).
- Select the new icon file (e.g., an.ico file) and click "Open".
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Method 2: Change the Outlook icon using the Registry Editor
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type "regedit" and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
- Navigate to the following key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook\Icons
(or the version of Outlook you're using). - Right-click on the "Icons" key and select "New" > "String Value".
- Name the new value "Icon" and set its value to the path of the new icon file (e.g.,
C:\Path\To\NewIcon.ico
). - Close the Registry Editor and restart Outlook.
Method 3: Change the Outlook icon using a third-party tool
There are several third-party tools available that can help you change the Outlook icon, such as IconPackager or IconChanger. These tools often provide a more user-friendly interface for changing icons.
Important notes:
- Changing the Outlook icon may affect the way it appears in other parts of Windows, such as the Start menu or taskbar.
- If you're using a custom icon, make sure it's in the correct format (e.g.,.ico) and size (e.g., 16x16 pixels).
- Changing the Outlook icon may not work if you're using a non-standard installation of Outlook or if you've modified the registry in some way.