How to Mark Messages As Read when Clicked on Outlook
Open Outlook., Click File., Click Options., Click Mail., Click Reading Pane., Check the “Mark items as read when viewed in the Reading Pane” box., Type a "0" into the “Wait ___ seconds” box. , Click OK.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Outlook.
Look for an envelope icon with an “O.” It may be yellow or blue, depending on your version of Outlook. -
Step 2: Click File.
It’s at the top-left corner of the screen. , It’s in the menu along the left side of the screen. , It’s near the top of the left column. , It’s a button in the main panel, close to the middle of the list.
A pop-up will appear. , It’s the first option in the pop-up window. ,, Messages will now be marked as “Read” as soon as they appear in the Reading Pane. -
Step 3: Click Options.
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Step 4: Click Mail.
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Step 5: Click Reading Pane.
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Step 6: Check the “Mark items as read when viewed in the Reading Pane” box.
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Step 7: Type a "0" into the “Wait ___ seconds” box.
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Step 8: Click OK.
Detailed Guide
Look for an envelope icon with an “O.” It may be yellow or blue, depending on your version of Outlook.
It’s at the top-left corner of the screen. , It’s in the menu along the left side of the screen. , It’s near the top of the left column. , It’s a button in the main panel, close to the middle of the list.
A pop-up will appear. , It’s the first option in the pop-up window. ,, Messages will now be marked as “Read” as soon as they appear in the Reading Pane.
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