From the course: Outlook: Tips and Tricks

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Customize the ribbon

Customize the ribbon

- [Instructor] When the new Outlook initially opens, you see it with a simplified ribbon, but you can switch between this ribbon and the classic ribbon very easily. Over on the far right of the ribbon, there is a ribbon display options down arrow and if you click this, you can simply switch to the Classic ribbon and have access to the same types of commands that you had available to you in classic Outlook. Although all the icons are new. So spend a moment, let your eyes focus and unfocus so you get used to that. To switch back, simply click the same command and choose Simplified ribbon and you'll decide over time which ribbon you prefer. Now, perhaps the simplified ribbon is almost what you want, but is missing a few items. You'd be happy to have this ribbon, which gives you more room on your screen to be able to view your email, calendar, and so on. If you'd like to customize this ribbon, click the More options button,…

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