Outlook View Changed Itself: How to Get It Back to Normal

Third party apps interference can lead to changes in Outlook view

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Updated onMay 31, 2024

updated onMay 31, 2024

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Many readers reported that Outlook changing its view by itself. This can happen due to a corrupted user profile or third-party interference. In some cases, outdated versions of Outlook can cause this as well.

Before trying any advanced steps for fixing the issue, try restarting Outlook or turn off all background apps.

How do I change my Outlook layout back to normal?

1. Revert to the older view via the Reset icon

2. Reset Outlook view via Run Command

The above command will reopen the Outlook app andreset all custom viewsand displays to default settings.

3. Run Outlook in Safe Mode and disable plugins and add-ins

4. Update Outlook

It will fixOutlook errorsthat may affect its performance and cause problems with its display.

5. Create a new Outlook Profile

6. Disable conflicting add-ins

Outlook should go back to its default view by creating a new profile.

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Outlook View Changed Itself: How to Get It Back to Normal#

How do I change my Outlook layout back to normal?#

1. Revert to the older view via the Reset icon#

2. Reset Outlook view via Run Command#

3. Run Outlook in Safe Mode and disable plugins and add-ins#

4. Update Outlook#

5. Create a new Outlook Profile#

6. Disable conflicting add-ins#