Quick tips: Personalizing Outlook

Note: Each of the Microsoft guides linked below includes tabs with instructions for different versions of Outlook. If you don't see the same options as the guide, check if you have the correct version's tab selected. What version of Outlook do I have?

Many of the settings discussed below apply across your Microsoft 365 account so you'll only need to adjust them once.

Tip 1: Check time zone and language settings

If your NELB account is new or you're traveling for an extended period of time, it may be helpful to double-check what settings Outlook is using and adjust them as necessary.

Manage time zone settings
Manage language settings
View different time zones side by side in your calendar
- New Outlook: View two time zones in the Calendar view
- Classic Outlook: View two time zones in the Week view

Tip 2: Set your defaults for new messages and replies

Tip 3: Adjust the look and feel of Outlook

Change how the message list is displayed
Focused Inbox for Outlook
Change the font or font size in the message list
Dark Mode in Outlook
Change the theme of Outlook and other Microsoft 365 apps
Adjust colors and sizes to make text more readable in Microsoft 365