Change Outlook design - how it works

In Microsoft Outlook 2013 you can change the design and choose between different colors and backgrounds. This practical tip shows you where you can find the appropriate option.

Customize Microsoft Outlook design

1. Open Outlook and click on the blue "File" field at the top left.
2. Click on "Options" in the bar so that the "Outlook Options" window opens.
3. Stay in the "General" menu. Here you will find the selection fields "Office background" and "Office design".
4. Select the background graphic and the color scheme according to your requirements and click "OK". The changes are then applied.

These instructions refer to Microsoft Outlook 2013 under Windows 8.1. In this practical tip you can read how you can change the design of the Windows Media Player with various skins.