How to Move Microsoft Outlook’s Toolbar From Side to Bottom

Plus, why you may want to do this

Microsoft Outlook now has the option to move the navigation toolbar that lets you move between your mail, calendar, contacts, and more from its default side position on the left to the bottom of the screen. You might consider doing this to improve your workflow and make navigation more accessible on your screen.

Follow the steps below to move the Outlook toolbar from the side to the bottom.

You should consider moving Microsoft Outlook’s navigation toolbar from the side to the bottom for several reasons.

Want to take things further? You’ll need tocustomize Outlook’s viewto be able to rearrange on-screen elements.

Using Outlook Options

You can use the built-in Outlook options menu to move Microsoft Outlook’s toolbar from the side to the bottom. This option is available in Outlook if you’re aMicrosoft 365 user.

If these steps don’t work, you’ll need to use theWindows Registrymodification method listed below instead. You may also need to check that you have the latest version of Microsoft 365 installed before you proceed.

To move Outlook’s toolbar, follow these steps.

After restarting, Outlook’s view will change to show the navigation toolbar appear at the bottom.

Modifying the Windows Registry

Don’t see the option above in your Outlook settings? You’ll need to make a change to the Windows Registry instead. Make sure toback up the Registrybefore you begin, as the wrong change could cause system instability.

This method may not work for all versions of Microsoft Outlook, but it should be effective for Outlook version 16.0 and later. To move the Outlook toolbar to the bottom using a Registry change, follow these steps.

Your toolbar should now be at the bottom of the Outlook application window in the bottom-left corner.

Changing Your Outlook Settings

Thanks to the steps above, you can quickly move Microsoft Outlook’s toolbar from the side to the bottom. You can also make further changes to your Outlook layout. For instance, you can easilychange Outlook’s themeto match your personal preference.

Also, considercustomizing the Outlook ribbon barto add, remove, or rearrange tabs and buttons, allowing you to access frequently used tools and settings more efficiently.

Ben Stockton is a freelance technology writer based in the United Kingdom. In a past life, Ben was a college lecturer in the UK, training teens and adults. Since leaving the classroom, Ben has taken his teaching experience and applied it to writing tech how-to guides and tutorials, specialising in Linux, Windows, and Android. He has a degree in History and a postgraduate qualification in Computing.Read Ben’s Full Bio

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How to Move Microsoft Outlook’s Toolbar From Side to Bottom#

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Using Outlook Options#

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How to Move Microsoft Outlook’s Toolbar From Side to Bottom

Why Should You Move Microsoft Outlook’s Toolbar From the Side to the Bottom?

Using Outlook Options

Modifying the Windows Registry

Changing Your Outlook Settings