Restore Default Inbox View in Windows Mail

Outlook
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My inbox email view has suddenly changed and I'm unable to restore it to its original format.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

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Hey there!

Don’t worry, it happens often: Outlook view can change unexpectedly. Here’s how you can reset it back to the default view:

Part 1: Basic Troubleshooting

  1. Reset View Button

    • Open Outlook.
    • Click on the View tab.
    • In the “Current View” group, click the Reset View button.
      This will restore the default Mail View settings. (Note: This only affects the current folder, so you’ll need to repeat for each folder.)

  2. Run Outlook with Command Line Parameters

    • Press Win + R to open the Run dialogue box.
    • Type outlook /cleanviews and hit Enter.
      This will delete all custom view settings, reverting to the default view.

If these steps don’t fix the issue, try the advanced methods below:

Part 2: Advanced Troubleshooting

  1. Safe Mode

    • Press Win + R to open the Run dialogue box.
    • Type outlook /safe and hit Enter.
      If the issue persists in safe mode, it might be related to your Outlook profile.

  2. New Profile

    • Go to the Control Panel.
    • Click on Mail.
    • Click Show Profiles.
    • Click New to create a new Outlook profile.
    • Add your email account to the new profile for testing.

Additional Tips

  • Ensure your Outlook version is up-to-date, as changes in the interface might cause issues.
  • Check your DPI scaling settings if you switch between monitors with different resolutions.
  • Always save your backup before trying major changes to prevent data loss.

I hope this helps you get your inbox back to how you like it. Let me know if you encounter any more issues.