How to reset outlook mail view

Resetting the Outlook mail view can be a bit tricky, but I'll guide you through the process. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Reset Outlook Mail View using the "Reset View" button

  1. Open Outlook and go to the Mail view.
  2. Click on the "View" tab in the ribbon.
  3. Click on the "Reset View" button in the "Current View" group.
  4. In the "Reset View" dialog box, select "Reset current view" and click "OK".

This method will reset the current view to its default settings, including the layout, columns, and filters.

Method 2: Reset Outlook Mail View using the "Manage Views" dialog box

  1. Open Outlook and go to the Mail view.
  2. Click on the "View" tab in the ribbon.
  3. Click on the "View Settings" button in the "Current View" group.
  4. In the "View Settings" dialog box, click on the "Manage Views" button.
  5. In the "Manage Views" dialog box, select the view you want to reset (e.g., "Mail") and click "Reset".
  6. Confirm that you want to reset the view by clicking "Yes" in the prompt.

This method allows you to reset a specific view, such as the "Mail" view, to its default settings.

Method 3: Reset Outlook Mail View using the Registry Editor (for advanced users)

Warning: This method involves editing the Windows Registry, which can be risky if not done correctly. Make sure to back up your registry before attempting this method.

  1. Open the Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) and navigate to the following key:
    • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook\Preferences (for Outlook 2016 and later)
    • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Outlook\Preferences (for Outlook 2013)
    • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\14.0\Outlook\Preferences (for Outlook 2010)
  2. Look for the "Mail" subkey and right-click on it to export it to a file (e.g., "Mail.reg").
  3. Delete the "Mail" subkey.
  4. Import the exported registry file (e.g., "Mail.reg") to restore the default settings.

This method is only recommended for advanced users who are comfortable editing the registry.

After resetting the Outlook mail view, you may need to reconfigure your view settings, such as column widths, filters, and sorting.