Outlook 2010: Change view globally - how it works

In Outlook 2010 it is possible to change the view for several folders in one step. We show where you can find the appropriate option.

Apply current view to other folders in Outlook 2010

1. After opening Outlook, go to the "View" tab at the top.
2. Click on "Change view" on the far left and select the desired view type - for example "Preview". The view is then adopted in the currently open folder.
3. Now click again on the "Change view" field and then on the bottom item "Apply current view to other e-mail folders".
4. In the selection window that now opens, you can expand all e-mail accounts and tick those folders whose view is also to be changed.
5. When you have made all the settings, click "OK" and the view is applied globally.

You can also provide a better overview in Outlook by hiding the so-called favorites folder. Instructions for this can be found in this practical tip.