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Why did my email layout suddenly change and how to put it back to 'my normal'???

Anonymous
2025-05-07T16:03:23+00:00

Not the 'view' but the actual email/text layout suddenly changed (existing mails as well as new mails) making them difficult to read. No way to 'edit' text to reset old font, margins, tabs line spacing etc. Was there yet again some pushy update that overruled my existing settings?
Using Outlook in Office 2019

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-05-07T22:09:25+00:00

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting this issue on the Microsoft Community Forum.

    Check Immersive Reader Mode

    • Open Outlook and go to the View tab.
    • Look for Immersive Reader and disable it if it's turned on.

    Reset Default Fonts & Formatting: -

    • Go to File > Options > Mail.
    • Click Stationery and Fonts under Compose messages.
    • Reset the font settings to your preferred style.

    Adjust Margins & Line Spacing"

    • In Outlook, go to File > Options > Mail.
    • Click Compose Fonts and then Layout Options.
    • Customize the margin and spacing settings.

    Check for Updates: -

    • Go to File > Office Account > Update Options.
    • Click Update Now to ensure you're using the latest version.

    Repair Office Installation: -

    • Open Control Panel > Programs > Microsoft Office.
    • Click Modify and select Quick Repair.

    If your issue is resolved, you can mark the response as answered and hopeful. If the problem persists, please contact us again.

    We thank you for your patience and understanding.

    Best regards,

    Steve_Rojers | Microsoft Community Moderator

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-05-08T12:28:11+00:00

    Disabling the 'immersive reader' solved the issue. No idea what that is and who turned it on but caused lots of trouble and waste of time.
    Thanks for this quick fix.

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