Can I apply my column format to all subfolders automatically?

[Melissa]

I have customized the view of my Inbox with the columns just the way I want
them. Is there a way for me to apply this setting to all subfolders without
having to go and set them up one by one? Thank you to anyone who may be able
to advise!

 

[Brian Tillman]

I have customized the view of my Inbox with the columns just the way
I want them. Is there a way for me to apply this setting to all
subfolders without having to go and set them up one by one? Thank
you to anyone who may be able to advise!

If your subfolders are using the Messages view and you make those changes to
that view, then the changes will apply to the subfolders.

 

[Melissa]

Thank you for your reply, Brian. I'm not sure I know what you mean about
using the Messages view. The subfolders are under my Inbox and and when I
make changes to my Inbox it does not modify the columns in my subfolders. I
am making the changes by right-clicking on a column heading, selecting
"Customize Current View," then "Fields." I sure appreciate any help you may
be able to provide!

Thank you!

 

[Brian Tillman]

Thank you for your reply, Brian. I'm not sure I know what you mean
about using the Messages view. The subfolders are under my Inbox and
and when I make changes to my Inbox it does not modify the columns in
my subfolders. I am making the changes by right-clicking on a column
heading, selecting "Customize Current View," then "Fields." I sure
appreciate any help you may be able to provide!

Start Outlook once with the /cleanviews command line switch to remove all
view customizations, then click View>Arrange By>Current View>Define Views.
Select the Messages view and click Modify. Make your mods. Those mods
should now apply to all folders using the Messages view, which is the
defailt view for all folders containing mail items.

 

[Melissa]

Brian, THANK YOU! This solution will save me hours of work, and your
detailed instructions were easy to follow. Thanks again!

 

[Execnow]

Hi Brian, Your message was great but How do I Start Outlook once with the
/cleanviews command line switch to remove all view customizations,
Ajracer

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Start-> Run; outlook.exe /cleanviews



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