My Outlook view changed and I am not sure how to bring it to default

Anonymous
2023-04-20T17:14:59+00:00

The inbox now is currently only one line, small font and smaller. I would like to bring it to default. Please advise me.

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Anonymous
2023-08-31T12:36:59+00:00

Hi, I just had the same issue. I was able to fix it. Chose the compact view like suggested above. Then change the reading pane. To do this, View --> Layout-->reading pane-->right. This should fix it, and bring you back to the normal layout. Hope this helps!

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Anonymous
2023-04-20T18:47:00+00:00

Hello Marat Guysin,

Good day!

Thank you for posting to Microsoft Community. We are happy to help you.

Basically to change the view in outlook to the your default. Click View > Change View > compact.

Reference: Create, change, or customize a view - Microsoft Support

If you are still facing the issue please screenshot your change view part as the above picture and share with us.

Please get back to us with necessary information, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

Appreciate your patience and understanding and thank you for your time and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Eben Ezer Tres | Microsoft Community Moderator

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-04-09T22:47:31+00:00

    Thank you! This solved the issue for us. Have NO idea how it got changed in the first place... Much obliged :)

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-03-18T21:35:27+00:00

    This worked perfectly!!! Thank you!!!

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-03-13T17:46:16+00:00

    Thank you!

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