Tip 487: Turn Navigation Pane and To-Do Bar off and on

In Outlook 2007 and Outlook 2010, you can use Alt+F1 to toggle the Navigation pane and Alt+F2 to toggle the To-do bar. The panes roll between Minimized, Off, and Normaleach time you press the key combination.

In Outlook 2013, Alt+F1 will roll through the Navigation pane layout: Off, Minimized, and Normal. Outlook 2013 does not have a To-do bar and the shortcuts do not work for the peeks.

Ctrl+F1 will minimize or open the ribbon in Outlook 2010 and 2013.

Published March 19, 2008. Last updated on March 28, 2013.

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