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How to Disable the Preview Pane in the Windows 10 Mail App and Outlook

Boost email security by hiding message previews

By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 26, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email MS Office Outlook Word Excel Powerpoint

What to Know

In Mail for Windows 10: Select Settings (gear icon) > Message List and set the toggle switches under Preview text and Image preview to Off.In Outlook.com: Select Settings > View all Outlook settings > Layout tab. Select Hide reading pane and Hide preview text.In Microsoft Outlook (2019-2013): Select View > Reading Pane, and then select Off from the drop-down menu. This article explains how to disable the preview pane in Microsoft Outlook, the Mail app for Windows 10, and similar email programs to avoid getting viruses when loading messages. Instructions cover the Windows 10 Mail app, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook 2013, and Outlook for Microsoft 365.

How to Turn off Message Preview in Mail for Windows 10

To disable the preview pane in the Windows 10 Mail app: Select Settings gear in the lower-left corner of the Mail app. Select Message List in the Settings menu. Set the toggle switches under Preview text and Image preview to Off.

How to Disable Message Previews on Outlook com

If you're an Microsoft 365 subscriber using Outlook.com: Select Settings gear in the upper-right corner of Outlook.com. Select View all Outlook settings in the Settings menu. Select the Layout tab, and then select Hide reading pane under Reading Pane. Scroll down and select Hide preview text under Message Preview Text. Now you will only see the message subject, and you will have to select it to load and read the message.

How to Turn off the Preview Reading Pane in Outlook

You can turn off message previews in Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, and Outlook 2013 for each individual account you have set up: Select the View tab at the top of Outlook, then select Reading Pane. Select Off from the drop-down menu. The message list pane will expand to fill the available space. Select View > Message Preview > Off to hide the preview text that appears under the message subject. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Remove Paragraph Symbols in Outlook How to Add Members to a Distribution List in Outlook How to Add a Preview Pane to Gmail How to Turn Off the Outlook Reading Pane Hide the Preview Pane and Delete Mail Without Opening It How to Fix It When Outlook Spell Check Is Not Working How to Hide Strikethrough Messages in Outlook How to Delete Email Accounts in Outlook or Windows Mail How to Forward an Email as an Attachment in Outlook How to Set up Your Hotmail Signature in Outlook.com How to Change the Default Font and Size in Outlook Forward Multiple Emails Individually in Outlook How to Set Up an Incoming Mail Filter in Windows Live Hotmail How to Access Yahoo Mail With Outlook How to Streamline Conversations in Outlook How to Access Archived Emails in Outlook Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies