How to Turn Off Outlook Preview: Step-by-Step Guide

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We all know how annoying it can be to have an email preview pop up every time we switch folders in Outlook. If you’re tired of these previews cluttering your screen, turning them off can make your email experience much smoother. Believe me, it’s like cutting out the background noise—you can focus on what really matters.

How to Turn Off Outlook Preview: Step-by-Step Guide

Turning off the Outlook preview pane isn’t rocket science. In fact, it’s a simple tweak that can significantly enhance your productivity. Our goal is to show you how to switch it off, step by step, so you can regain control of your inbox.

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Not only will you learn to disable the preview, but we’ll also share a few tips that make using Outlook more enjoyable and efficient. Ready to make your life a bit easier? Let’s dive in together and reclaim your email sanity! 📨

How To Turn Off Outlook Preview

We all know that sometimes, the preview pane in Outlook can get a bit annoying. Whether we are on Windows 10, macOS, or using the Outlook web client, turning off the preview can make our inbox feel less cluttered. Let’s go through the steps.

Windows 10 & Outlook 2013/2016

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We can disable the preview pane in a few easy steps:

  1. Open Outlook.
  2. Go to the View Tab.
  3. Locate the Reading Pane option in the Arrangement Group.
  4. Click the drop-down menu and select Off.

Outlook.com

For those of us using Outlook.com:

  1. Click on the gear icon to open Settings.
  2. Go to View all Outlook settings.
  3. Find the Layout tab.
  4. Hide the reading pane and Hide preview text by toggling the options.

New Outlook for Windows & Mac

In the latest versions, it’s also a breeze:

  1. Open the new Outlook for Windows.
  2. We will find a toggle at the top right of the Outlook window.
  3. Turn it off to disable previews.

Mail and Calendar App

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And if we are on the Mail app in Windows 10:

  1. Open the app and select Settings (gear icon).
  2. Navigate to Message list.
  3. Toggle off the Preview text and Image preview options.

Customizing Multiple Folders

To apply the settings to all mail folders:

  1. Open Outlook.
  2. Click View Tab.
  3. Select Apply View to all mailboxes.
Quick Tip: Turn off previews to focus on subject lines, so we can see everything at a glance without distractions.

We hope this helps to declutter our inbox and streamline our email experience! Keep clicking away and happy emailing! 😊

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