Outlook View Not Showing Columns? Fix it in 3 Steps

Reset View settings to troubleshoot this problem

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Microsoft Outlook view column is a vertical area that allows you to customize how your information as From, Subject, and Attachment are displayed. However, Outlook users have complained about missing view columns. Thus, we will discuss fixing Outlook view columns not showing in four steps.

Alternatively, you can read aboutwhy Outlook view changed itselfand how to get it back to normal on Windows 11.

Why is the column not showing in Outlook view?

Note that these reasons vary in different scenarios; identifying the cause will help you know the appropriate fix.

What can I do if Outlook view is not showing columns?

Try the following preliminary checks before Proceeding with advanced troubleshooting.

Proceed to the advanced troubleshooting below if the error persists after trying the preliminary checks.

1. Disable compact layout

The above process will disable the Compact View causing some columns not to show.

2. Reset View

Resetting the Outlook view will troubleshoot it to default.

3. Repair the Outlook app

Repairing Outlook or the Microsoft Office suite will troubleshoot issues with the Outlook app. Note: if the error continues, you can try the Online repair in step 4. But you might lose some data.

You can read our guide about thebest repair toolsfor PCs.

In addition, you can read about quick ways to fixOutlook if verification is not working. Also, check our guide about fixingOutlook couldn’t set up your accounton your PC.

Outlook View Not Showing Columns? Fix it in 3 Steps#

Why is the column not showing in Outlook view?#

What can I do if Outlook view is not showing columns?#

1. Disable compact layout#

2. Reset View#

3. Repair the Outlook app#