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Many times users are told to "reset the view" to fix problems with the display in Outlook but they don't know how to do this. There are two ways top do this. Outlook 2010 and up: look on the views ribbon for the Reset Views button to rest a single view or use the /cleanviews switch to reset all views. Reset All Views in All Folders First, you can reset the views for … [Read more...] about How to Reset the View on Outlook folders

If you found this page because Outlook 2010 is opening in Safe mode since December 8 2015, see Outlook 2010 runs in Safe Mode after Update When something isn't working right with Outlook we often tell users to start Outlook in safe mode or using the /safe switch. This loads Outlook without many of the customization files and add-ins loaded. If Outlook works correctly in Safe … [Read more...] about How to start Outlook in safe mode

When you create a new profile or set up a new computer, you'll want to access your old email in Outlook. While you can use the File, Import and Export menu, we don't recommend it - you'll lose any custom forms or custom views you might have, along with a few other things. Outlook 2007 and Outlook 2010 There are two ways to add an existing data file to a profile in … [Read more...] about Use existing data file as the delivery location

How can I get Outlook to automatically send and receive when I open the program? I have to press F-9 or go to the menu bar TOOLS/SEND AND RECEIVE. The method is the same for all versions of Microsoft Outlook. You need to browse to Tools, Send and Receive, Send /Receive Settings and find Define Send and Receive Groups or, for a faster keyboard shortcut, press Ctrl+Alt+S … [Read more...] about Automatically Check for Email in Outlook

Microsoft Outlook has a feature called Automatic Formatting which lets you color items in a list, making them easier to see. While it's called an "automatic formatting rule" its not a Rule applied by the Rules Wizard but a feature of a View. The formatting is not applied directly to the item and will be "lost" if you move the item to a new folder or change the view. You can … [Read more...] about Using Outlook's Automatic Formatting