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How to Change the Font Size of the Outlook Message List
Display your list of emails with a larger or smaller font
By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 12, 2021 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email MS Office Outlook Word Excel Powerpoint What to Know
Select View > View Settings > Other Settings > change Column Font and Row Font settings.Apply to multiple folders: Select folder with changes > View > Change View > Apply Current View to Other Mail Folders > select folders. This article explains how to change the font size, type, and style of an Outlook message list for a specific folder, and how to apply those settings to other folders. If the text in the Outlook message list is difficult for you to comfortably read or if you don't like the way it looks, change the font size, the font type, or the font style. The font can be changed for any specific folder you want. For example, make the font larger for your Inbox and Drafts folders to make those messages stand out. Instructions in this article apply to Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2007; and Outlook for Microsoft 365. How to Change Outlook' s Email List Font Size
Changing the font size of the message list is not the same as changing the font size of an email. When you change the font used for the message list, the font for the email text is not affected. To change the look of the font in the message list: Open the folder whose font you want to change, then go to the View tab. In the Current View group, choose View Settings. In Outlook 2007, select View > Current View > Customize Current View. In the Advanced View Settings dialog box, select Other Settings. In the Other Settings dialog box, select Row Font. If you want to change the font for column headings, select Column Font. This changes the look of the sender name that appears above the subject line in the list of emails. In the Font dialog box, choose the desired Font, Font style, and Size. Select OK. In the Other Settings dialog box, select OK. In the Advanced View Settings dialog box, select OK. The email list for the folder displays your selected font format. Changing the font format for specific folders gives each folder a distinct look so that you'll remember which folder you're looking at. How to Apply These Changes to Every Folder
To apply your font changes to more than one folder: Select the folder that you applied the font changes to. Go to the View tab and select Change View > Apply Current View to Other Mail Folders. In the Apply View dialog box, select the checkbox next to each folder you want to apply the new style. Select Apply view to subfolders if you want the same font size, type, and style to be used in subfolders. Select OK when finished. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Hide Strikethrough Messages in Outlook Forward Multiple Emails Individually in Outlook How to Turn Off the Outlook Reading Pane How to Streamline Conversations in Outlook How to Change the Default Font and Size in Outlook How to Export Emails From Outlook How to View Mail Grouped by Conversation Thread in Outlook How to Save an Outlook Email as a PDF How to Change the Font Size on Kindle Highlight Mail Sent to You Only in Outlook How to Purge Deleted Outlook Email How to Group Messages by Thread in Mac Mail Program How to Purge Deleted Messages Automatically in Outlook How to Print Your Outlook Address Book Sort Your Outlook Inbox by Email Account How to Download Only the Headers for Large Messages in Outlook Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies