How to Enable or Disable Colorful Icons in Outlook App
Outlook displays vibrant icons by default, but a quick trip into the settings panel lets you switch them to a subdued dark gray.
Open Outlook, click the Settings gear icon in the top right, navigate to General, then Appearance. Use the toggle in the Navigation bar section to switch colorful icons On or Off, then click Save.
What is the New Outlook App?
The new Outlook app for Windows is a revamped version, built to streamline your email and schedule management. It boasts a clean interface and helpful features such as showing week numbers in your calendar and managing your search history.
Beyond email management, the revamped client handles calendar week numbers, search history, and background notifications.
Why Change Your Icon Style?
Outlook displays colorful app icons by default, but switching to dark gray alternative styles remains possible. Switching to dark gray icons might help reduce power consumption on laptops, though the speed boost is negligible.
How to Turn Colorful Icons On or Off
Changing how your Outlook app looks involves toggling between colorful and dark gray icons. Launch Outlook from the Start menu , then click the Settings gear icon in the top-right corner of the window. Select General in the sidebar, followed by Appearance.
- Open the Outlook app. Click its icon in the Start menu or search for it in your taskbar .
- Look at the top right corner of the menu bar. Click the Settings gear icon.
- In the Settings sidebar, click General. Then select Appearance.
- Find the Navigation bar section. You’ll see a toggle button. Switch it On for colorful icons or Off for dark gray icons.
- Click Save to keep your changes.
That concludes the configuration process for icon modification.
Summary
Choosing between colorful icons or dark gray ones in Outlook provides a fast way to update its look. The new Outlook app features a modern design, letting users pick preferred icon styles through a sequence of configuration steps.
- Modern Design: The new Outlook has a fresh, easy-to-use interface.
- Your Choice: Pick colorful icons or dark gray icons based on what you prefer.
- Easy Access: The settings are simple to find and change in just a few steps.
- Boost Performance: Dark gray icons can help your computer run faster.
- Make It Yours: Customize Outlook to match your style and work better for you.
Personalizing Outlook takes only a few clicks to make the workspace function according to personal preferences.
What do the colored symbols mean in Outlook?
Colored status dots next to contacts indicate availability (such as busy, in a meeting, or available) across Outlook and Teams.
How do I change the icon colors in Outlook?
To change the color of a folder icon (1), hover over the folder name, select the three-dot menu (2), select "Change color," and then choose a color (3). In this example, Cranberry (dark red) marks the Inbox. Reverting the color requires following the same steps and selecting "Automatic" (4).
How to make Microsoft Outlook colorful?
To adjust Outlook's overall theme, navigate to File > Options > General, and then choose your preferred Office theme: colorful, dark gray, black, or white. Custom color options allow modifying email backgrounds.
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