Title: Boost Your Email Productivity with this One Simple Trick for Outlook Mail Font!

Introduction: In today’s fast-paced world, email has become an integral part of our work life. It is one of the fastest and most effective methods of communication. However, with the ever-increasing volume of mail, it becomes challenging to manage it all. One of the methods to improve your email productivity is by tweaking your Microsoft Outlook Mail settings to make your emails more presentable and readable. In this article, we will look at a simple trick to improve your font settings for Outlook Mail.

Step 1: Accessing the Fonts setting. To tweak your Microsoft Outlook Mail settings, first, locate the ‘File’ option and click on it. Go to ‘Options’ and select ‘Mail’. Under the ‘Compose messages’ section, click on the ‘Stationery and Fonts’ option. This will bring up the ‘Personal Stationery’ dialog box.

Step 2: Setting up the new font style. In the ‘Personal Stationery’ menu, click on ‘Font’. Here you can select the font style, size, and color for your email. Choose the font that suits your taste and preference. It is best to pick a font that is easy to read and professional-looking. We recommend using Arial or Calibri at a font size of 14 or 16. Adjust the font color to your liking.

Step 3: Save and Apply settings. Once you have selected your font style, click on the ‘OK’ button to save the settings. The changes will be applied to all outgoing emails. It is worth noting that the font used in replies and forwards is subject to change depending on the original sender’s font settings.

Conclusion: By following these three simple steps, you can improve your email productivity by making your email more presentable and readable to your recipients. This approach tells your recipient that you are a professional who cares about the details of your communication. Small tweaks in settings can help you communicate better and get more done in less time. In summary, improving your email settings can help you conquer the email overload and lead to better productivity.

This article explains how to increase the font sizes of emails you read in Microsoft Outlook. Instructions apply to Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook 2013, Outlook 2010, and Outlook for Microsoft 365.

What to Know

  • Open a message and go to the Messages tab. Select Zoom, then use the up and down arrows to make the text larger or smaller.In the Reading pane, use the zoom slider or press Ctrl while turning the mouse wheel to increase the font size.If you receive emails with fixed font sizes, use a display lens such as the built-in Magnifier in Windows.

Increase the Font Size While Reading Mail in Outlook

To read mail in a larger font in Outlook:

  • Double-click the message to open it in a separate window.
  • Go to the Message tab.
  • Select Zoom.
  • Select the Percent up arrow to make text larger or select the Percent down arrow to make the text smaller.
  • Select OK.

What to Do When Increasing the Font Size in Outlook Doesn’t Work

Some emails specify the font in a way that cannot be changed.

Double-click the message to open it in a separate window.

Go to the Message tab.

Select Zoom.

Select the Percent up arrow to make text larger or select the Percent down arrow to make the text smaller.

Select OK.

When reading messages in the Reading pane, zoom in on an email with the zoom slider. Or, press Ctrl while turning the mouse wheel over the message text area to increase the font size.

If you receive emails with fixed-size fonts, use a display lens such as the built-in Magnifier in Windows or the free Virtual Magnifying Glass application. 

You can also change the size and style of the message list in Outlook.

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