How to Copy Microsoft Outlook Custom Views to Back up or Share

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Use the Change View feature to get it done

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Updated onFebruary 9, 2024

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If you are looking for a method to copy Microsoft Outlook custom views to back up or share them on your other Outlook profile, this guide can help!

Outlook has no straightforward method to back up or share custom views, so first, you must convert to the. PST file, then export the file to the new Outlook profile.

We will discuss the step-by-step instructions to create, change Outlook view, apply them to a folder, and back up or share them to a new profile.

Can you customize the way Outlook looks?

Yes, you can choose a view to customize the way your Outlook looks. You can choose from three types of views or create a new view for each folder per your needs and keep the settings for the current folder or apply them to all folders

To change the view for an Outlook folder, follow these steps:

How do I create a custom view in Outlook?

1. Create a new view

This is how the custom view is created, and you can use it for any view on any folder type. You can also restore the settings to the default views by selecting the old view options listed.

2. Choose the view for a folder

3. Modify the existing views

If you are wondering howOutlook view changed itselfand want to fix it, we suggest you read this guide to find easy solutions.

How do I save a custom view in Outlook?

To save the custom view on Outlook you need to go toViewtab, clickChange View, then from the drop-down, choose any of the views listed.

Next, you can again go to theChange Viewoption, and chooseSave Current Viewas a new view option. This way, you can perform a Microsoft Outlook customization of each folder.

So, this is how you can create a new Outlook custom view, copy it and share it on a different profile to keep View settings as you like on all your profiles.

If you are looking for ways tomove Outlook toolbar from side to bottom, we suggest you check out this guide for step-by-step instructions.

We also have a guide on what to do if theOutlook navigation bar is moved to left, so don’t miss it.

Please feel free to give us any information, tips, and your experience with the subject in the comments section below.

How to Copy Microsoft Outlook Custom Views to Back up or Share#

Can you customize the way Outlook looks?#

How do I create a custom view in Outlook?#

1. Create a new view#

2. Choose the view for a folder#

3. Modify the existing views#

How do I save a custom view in Outlook?#

How do I copy the Outlook custom view to back up or share?#