Another issue recently reported is Outlook not connecting to the server and Gmail, preventing users from accessing their mail.

Why did Outlook change its view by itself?

Outlook allows users to use different layouts and display views. However, it becomes another case if Microsoft Outlook changes its view. It can be due to some underlying problems affecting Outlook. Furthermore, many factors can cause Outlook to change its view by itself. Some are:

Outdated Outlook app – An outdated Outlook app is prone to bugs and issues that may affect how it functions. It indicates it can’t access updates and patches for fixing bugs and adding new features, so it malfunctions. Corrupted user profile – If your user profile is corrupted or not intact, it can prompt Outlook to change the view by itself and function in other awkward ways. It can affect the app settings. Third-party app interference – Errors on Outlook can be due to the activities of third-party apps running on your computer. So, if you recently installed a third-party app on your PC, it can cause Outlook to change its display interface.

There are varieties of probable causes for Outlook changing views by itself not mentioned here. Nevertheless, you can fix these issues by troubleshooting the app and your PC.

How do I change my Outlook layout back to normal?

Before trying any advanced steps for fixing the issue, proceed with the following:

Turn off background apps on your computer. Close and reopen the Outlook app, then check if the problem persists.

To fix Outlook changing its view by itself, follow the steps below.

1. Revert to the older view via the Reset icon

Outlook view should go back to your previous display settings. SPONSORED

2. Reset Outlook view via Run Command

The above command will reopen the Outlook app and reset all custom views and displays to default settings.

3. Run Outlook in Safe Mode and disable plugins & Add-ins

Removing some add-ins from Outlook will disable plugins and add-ins conflicting with Outlook, causing it not to work as it should.

4. Update Outlook

It will fix Outlook errors that may affect its performance and cause problems with its display.

5. Create a new Outlook Profile

Outlook should go back to its default view by creating a new profile. Conclusively, users with multiple Outlook accounts can check how to change Outlook accounts to send emails. Also, our readers can check how to search for keywords in Outlook. If you have further questions or suggestions on this guide, kindly leave them in the comments section below.

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