Final answer:
To reset the Outlook view to default, open Outlook, go to the 'View' tab, choose 'Reset View' in the 'Current View' group, and confirm your action. This will change the layout and other display settings back to the original settings but will not affect your emails' content.
Step-by-step explanation:
How to Reset Outlook View to Default
If you want to reset the view in Microsoft Outlook to its default state, follow these instructions:
- Open Outlook and select the folder you want to reset.
- Click on the 'View' tab at the top of Outlook.
- Find the 'Current View' group and click on 'Reset View'.
- In the confirmation pop-up, select 'Yes'.
By doing this, your selected folder view will be reset to its default settings. Please be aware that this will affect the folder's layout, side-by-side panes, sorting order, and filters but will not affect the data content.
Default settings are useful for troubleshooting or if you prefer starting with a clean slate after customizations. It is essential to note that this reset operation cannot be undone, so make sure that this is indeed what you desire before proceeding.
If you have any custom views that you've created and wish to keep, ensure that you do not select 'Manage Views' and then 'Reset.' This action would delete your custom views.