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How to change/customize the navigation pane font size in Outlook?

Author Siluvia Last modified

The font size in the Outlook "Navigation Pane" is set to a default size, but did you know it can be adjusted to better suit your viewing preferences? This tutorial will guide you through the steps to change and customize the font size in the Outlook Navigation Pane, making it easier for you to read and navigate your email efficiently.

Change the navigation pane font size in Outlook


Change the navigation pane font size in Outlook

In Outlook, there is no feature for you to directly change the font size of the navigation pane. You can adjust the navigation pane’s font size by changing the general Appearance settings of Windows.

1. Go to "Start" > "Control Panel" > "Appearance and Personalization" > "Personalization," and in the window, click the "Window Color" option. See screenshot:

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2. Then click the "Advanced appearance settings" hyperlink.

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3. In the popped-out Window Color and Appearance dialog, under the "Item" dropdown list, choose "Menu," then change the font and size as you need. See screenshot:

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4. After finishing the settings, click "OK" > "Save changes" to close the dialogs. The font and size in the navigation pane will now be changed.

Note: These changes to the Appearance settings of Windows will affect more than just the navigation pane in Outlook, so when you apply this feature, you should be cautious.

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