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Minimize Outlook Email to the System Tray for Efficiency
Try this quick trick to keep Outlook available and out of sight
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 January 18, 2021 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email MS Office Outlook Word Excel Powerpoint What to Know
Open Outlook, right-click the Outlook icon in the Windows system tray, select Hide When Minimized, then minimize Outlook. If you still see the Outlook icon in the Windows taskbar, right-click it and select Unpin from taskbar. If you can't find the Outlook icon, select the Show hidden icons arrow in the system tray. This article explains how to minimize Outlook to the system tray in Windows 10. Instructions apply to Microsoft Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook 2013, Outlook 2010, and Outlook for Microsoft 365. Minimize Outlook to the System Tray
If your Windows taskbar is getting crowded, but you prefer to keep Microsoft Outlook open all the time, you can add an Outlook icon to the system tray. Open Outlook. Go to the Windows system tray and right-click the Outlook icon. Select Hide When Minimized. A check mark before Hide When Minimized indicates that Outlook is set up to minimize to the system tray. In Outlook, select Minimize. Outlook disappears from the taskbar and reappears on the system tray. Use the Registry to Minimize Outlook
If you prefer to make the change using the Windows Registry, first create a system restore point and then follow these steps: Open the Registry Editor. Go to the Windows taskbar and, in the Search box, enter regedit. Select regedit Run command from the search results. In the Registry Editor window, go to the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook\Preferences folder. Select MinToTray to open the Edit DWORD dialog box. In the Value Data field, enter 1 to minimize Outlook to the system tray. Enter 0 to minimize Outlook to the taskbar. Select OK. Close the Registry Editor. What to Do If Outlook Still Shows in the Task Bar
If you can still see the Outlook icon in the Windows taskbar, it may be pinned to it. To remove a closed or minimized Outlook from the taskbar: In the taskbar, right-click Outlook. Select Unpin from taskbar if it appears in the menu. Restore Outlook After It Has Been Minimized to the System Tray
To open Outlook again after it has been hidden on the system tray and disappeared from the taskbar, double-click the Outlook system tray icon. Or, right-click the Outlook system tray icon and select Open Outlook. Make Sure the Outlook System Tray Icon Is Visible
To unhide and make visible the Outlook icon in the main system tray: Select the Show hidden icons arrowhead in the system tray. Drag the Microsoft Outlook icon from the expanded tray to the main system tray area. To hide the Outlook icon, drag it to the Show hidden icons arrowhead. 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 Fix Outlook Search When It's Not Working How to Disable Taskbar Button Grouping in Windows How to Pin and Unpin a Program in Windows 7 How to Purge Deleted Outlook Email How to Remove Chat From Windows 11 How to Lock the Taskbar in Windows How to Show or Hide Icons in the Windows 10 System Tray How to Open Registry Editor in Windows How to Stop the Automatic Installation of Suggested Windows 11 Apps How to Insert a Link Into an Email With Outlook How to Disable Cortana in Windows 10 How to Hide the Taskbar in Windows 11 How to Remove the Recycle Bin From a Windows Desktop Battery Icon Missing on Windows 10? Restore it How to Increase the Outlook Attachment Size Limit How to Disable AutoRun and AutoPlay for External Devices 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