Minimize Outlook instead of closing when clicking on the Close button
Kutools for Outlook
Be default, clicking on the Close button will exit Outlook immediately. So, if the Close button was clicked accidentally, it will take time to reopen the Outlook and interrupt your work. Here the Close To Minimize utility of Kutools for Outlook can help you to minimize Outlook instead of closing when clicking on the Close button.
Minimize Outlook instead of closing when clicking on the Close button
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Minimize Outlook instead of closing when clicking on the Close button
Please do as follows to enable the Close To Minimize utility of Kutools for Outlook.
1. Click Kutools Plus > Close To Minimize. See screenshot:
From now on, Outlook will be minimized when clicking on the Close button.
Note: Make sure to close the Outlook window, you just need to click Kutools Plus > Close To Minimize again to turn off this feature. Then, close the Outlook as you need.
Demo: Minimize Outlook when clicking on the Close button
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- Auto CC/BCC by rules when sending email; Auto Forward Multiple Emails by custom; Auto Reply without exchange server, and more automatic features...
- BCC Warning - show message when you try to reply all if your mail address is in the BCC list; Remind When Missing Attachments, and more remind features...
- Reply (All) With All Attachments in the mail conversation; Reply Many Emails in seconds; Auto Add Greeting when reply; Add Date into subject...
- Attachment Tools: Manage All Attachments in All Mails, Auto Detach, Compress All, Rename All, Save All... Quick Report, Count Selected Mails...
- Powerful Junk Emails by custom; Remove Duplicate Mails and Contacts... Enable you to do smarter, faster and better in Outlook.

