How to Enable or Disable Colorful Icons in Outlook App
Want to change the look of your Outlook app icons? This guide shows you how to enable or disable colorful icons.
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 in Windows 11 offers a fresh, modern take on the popular email and calendar tool. It features a cleaner design and helpful tools that streamline managing your emails and meetings.
The app supports showing week numbers in your Outlook calendar, managing your search history, adding events from emails to your Calendar, switching to dark mode, link previews, audible alerts for notifications, controlling notifications when Outlook is closed, and many other features.
Why Change Your Icon Style?
Outlook displays colorful app icons by default, but you can switch to dark gray icons instead. This might be something you consider if you want your computer to run faster and use less power.
How to Turn Colorful Icons On or Off
Changing your icon style takes only a few clicks. Here’s how:
- 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’s it! Your change is complete.
Summary
Turning colorful icons on or off in Outlook is a quick process. Here’s what you need to know:
- 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.
With just a few clicks, you can personalize Outlook to work the way you want!
What do the colored symbols mean in Outlook?
Understanding the status indicators on Outlook. Here’s a quick legend that walks you through the various colored dots in Outlook and Teams and what they mean: Solid green dot with checkmark: Available. White dot with green checkmark: Available but out of office. Solid red dot: Busy, in a call, or in a meeting.
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, I’ve chosen Cranberry (dark red) for my Inbox. To turn off the color, follow the above steps and select “Automatic” (4).
How to make Microsoft Outlook colorful?
To change the overall Microsoft theme of Outlook, go to File > Options > General, then select your Office theme (colorful, dark gray, black, or white). You can also change the background of your email using custom color options.
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