Click on columns in the left pane and click the 'Add ->' button in the middle to add them to the default view.

Click 'Columns.' to change the default columns to display, and to set their order.Ĭlick on 'Columns' to set the default columns to display and their order.

This will pull up the default settings for the view you are using.

Select the current view and click 'Modify'.

In the Manage All Views window, be sure 'Current view settings' is highlighted and click the 'Modify.' button.

To manage the default columns for each new folder, select Change View in the View menu.

Select 'Manage views' in the drop-down menu.

In Outlook, click on the 'View' tab and click on 'Change View' in the far left.

To set the default columns for all folders: Once the default column set has been created, modify columns in individual folders when a different view is needed for only a few folders. This is very efficient, unless you have a bunch of uniquely set folders. Keep in mind, when changed, the default column setup is applied to all folders. If you find yourself consistently adding the same column, add it to the default column setup instead, which is far more efficient. The next section discusses how to modify columns for specific folders only.

Set the column font type, style and sizing.

Modify the columns in a specific folder.

Set the default columns for all folders.

Some easy ways to get the most out of Outlook is to: How to Manage Column Fields in All Outlook Folders This post discusses how to manage the column fields in all Outlook folders, which can be different, as well as the order of their appearance and their styling. Customizing an application can include enabling certain features, creating shortcuts, organizing the app for your unique style and much more. However, like any app, it is most effective when you take the time to properly customize it. Outlook is a powerful application that manages your email account(s), calendars, contacts and tasks all in a single application.

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