By changing and customizing your Outlook view, you can make the information you need to see more accessible whenever you open it up. We’ll show you how to change the view of Outlook folders and explain what layouts are available below.
What Different Layouts Are Available in Outlook?
Outlook offers several types of views or layouts that you can use for different folders. Each layout has advantages and disadvantages, depending on what information you want to see and how you want to organize it. Here are some of the most common layouts in Outlook:
Table: This view will list your emails in rows and columns. It allows you to see each message’s sender, subject, date, size, and other details at a glance. You can also sort, filter, group, and arrange your messages by any column. Timeline: This view will show your information across a timeline. For instance, if you’re working on a project, you could see a list of emails spread out over a period, from the beginning to the end. You can see when each item was created, modified, due, or completed. Card: A card view shows your items with an icon and their subject. This view is useful for folders with fewer items or folders containing notes. You can see a summary of each item without opening it. Business Card: A business card view shows your contacts with their name, photo, and other details. It lets you see more information about each contact than a card view. People: People view is a simplified view that only shows the name and photo of your contacts. This view is also typically used for contact folders. It lets you see more contacts at once than a business card view. Day/Week/Month: A day/week/month view shows your calendar items in a grid format. It lets you see your appointments, meetings, events, and tasks in different time frames.
How to Change Outlook View Layout
The easiest way to change the view of an Outlook folder is to use the built-in views that Outlook provides. These are preset views that you can choose from a drop-down menu on the View tab. To change the view of an Outlook folder, follow these steps: The view of your folder will change immediately. You can switch between different views as often as you like.
How to Customize Your Outlook View
If none of the built-in views suit your needs, you can customize your view by changing various settings and options. You can modify an existing view or create a new one from scratch. To customize your Outlook view, follow these steps:
How to Create a New View in Outlook
If you want to create a new view from scratch instead of modifying an existing one, you can do so by following these steps:
Managing Your Outlook Settings
If you’re trying to work more effectively, you can manage your Outlook view using the steps above. Outlook is fully customizable to suit your requirements, and there’s more you can do to make it more suitable. For instance, if you’re struggling to see your emails, you can change the font size in Outlook. You can also customize your Outlook theme to use a new default layout for your emails. Hit send too quickly? You can always unsend an Outlook email just after you’ve sent it.
