Going back to the default Outlook view could be the answer if it’s no longer as aesthetically pleasing or useful as you’d want. This tutorial will show you how to reset or change the Outlook view to default so you can continue using it in a streamlined and comfortable manner.
How to Reset or Change the Outlook View to Default
Whether you have accidentally customized your Outlook layout or just want a clutter-free view, managing your Outlook settings ensures that you get your old user-friendly interface back. So, let’s end the wait and see how you can reset your Outlook view to default:
Method 1: From Ribbon or Outlook Reset Command
Follow the steps mentioned below to reset or change the Outlook view to default from the ribbon:
1. Open Outlook on your device and click on the View tab.
2. Click on the Reset View button under Current View.
3. Select Yes on the pop-up window for confirmation.
Method 2: Through Outlook VBA Command in Visual Basics
On some PCs where you can’t use the Reset or change the view option, using the VBA script can work. There are different methods to reset or change the Outlook view to default through the Outlook VBA command:
1. Open Outlook on your device and click on File > Options.
2. Click on Customize Ribbon under Outlook Options dialog box.
3. Scroll down and tick the checkbox for Developer and click on OK.
4. Click on the Developer tab and select Visual Basics.
Note: You can also press ALT+F11.
5. Select the Insert button and click on the Module from the options.
6. Type the VBA script mentioned below in the new module
Sub ResetOutlookViews()
Dim objViews As Views
Dim objView As View
Dim objExplorer As Explorer’ Get the active explorer
Set objExplorer = Application.ActiveExplorer’ Get the Views collection for the current folder
Set objViews = objExplorer.CurrentFolder.Views’ Loop through each view and reset it
For Each objView In objViews
objView.Reset
Next objView’ Clean up objects
Set objView = Nothing
Set objViews = Nothing
Set objExplorer = NothingMsgBox
“Outlook views have been reset to default!”, vbInformation, “Views Reset”
End Sub
7. Click on Save and close it.
Now your Outlook will go back to default view.
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Method 3: Use VBA Script in Outlook
Follow the steps mentioned below to reset or change the Outlook view to default through the Outlook VBA command:
1. Open Outlook and then press ALT + F8 to open Macros.
2. Type Reset Outlook Views in the Macro Name field and click on Run.
The app will reset automatically. Outlook should go back to normal view after these steps.
What is Outlook Reset Command?
The Outlook reset command is Outlook.exe /resetnavpane. You can type this command in the Run dialog box and then click on OK to execute it.
How to Reset All Outlook Views
If the steps mentioned above didn’t work for you, choose either Single, Preview, or Compact for View Option in Outlook. Then, you can run Outlook.exe /cleanviews command in the Run dialog box.
What is the Impact of Resetting Outlook to Default View?
If you reset Outlook to the default view, all the previous changes made by you will be reverted and all the settings will go to default.
Why I Cannot Reset or Restore Outlook View?
One possible reason that you might not be able to reset or restore your Outlook view to default could be that there are issues with add-ins. You can also fix this problem by disabling add-ins and re-enabling them.
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What are the Types of Views Available on Outlook?
Views refer to organizing and displaying messages in Outlook. They let you see messages in different layouts. There are three different views provided to the users.
- Compact view: It shows the reading pane along with brief message details.
- Single view: It displays the reading pane along with messages as one line.
- Preview view: It doesn’t display the reading pane and shows the message as one line.
How to Change View Settings on Outlook
You can change view settings from the View option by selecting one of the views or Manage Views to customize a view in Outlook.
How to Access Outlook View Options
You can access Outlook view options from the View tab on the menu bar.
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