The somewhat huge message header in Outlook 2013 has been an eyesore and annoyance to some since the release of Outlook 2013, especially for people who prefer to have the Reading Pane at the bottom.

The November update not only brought back some highly missed To-Do Bar functionality but also quite some major changes and options to the message header.

Did you find the minimize option for the message header already?

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I'm using a browser other than Internet Explorer and I'm only being offered the Outlook Web Access Light version when trying to log on.

Is there really no way to get the "Premium" Outlook Web Access client?

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We've set the Windows sound scheme to "No Sounds" as we are not to have any default sounds going off all day (I share the room with 5 other people). But now every time an email arrives, the computer still makes a beeping sound which is even more annoying.

We cannot turn off the sound completely either as for some things we are still allowed to have sound alerts (in fact, it is required).

How can we get rid of the beep?

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• Outlook 2007
• Outlook 2010
• Outlook 2013
• Outlook 2016

Outlook 2007

	Outlook 2007 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))		Microsoft® Office Outlook® 2007 Step by Step (Step By Step (Microsoft))
	Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Inside Out		Take Back Your Life!: Using Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 to Get Organized and Stay Organized
	Outlook 2007 Business Contact Manager For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))		Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Plain & Simple (Plain & Simple Series)
	Special Edition Using Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 (Special Edition Using)		Microsoft Outlook 2007 Bible

Outlook 2010

	Outlook 2010 All-in-One For Dummies		Microsoft® Outlook® 2010 Step by Step (Step By Step (Microsoft))
	Microsoft® Outlook® 2010 Inside Out (Inside Out (Microsoft))		Microsoft® Outlook® 2010 Plain & Simple
	Total Workday Control Using Microsoft Outlook		Microsoft Outlook 2010: Essentials (Illustrated (Course Technology))
	The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2010		Microsoft Outlook 2010 Calendar, Contacts, Tasks Quick Reference Guide (Cheat Sheet of Instructions, Tips & Shortcuts - Laminated Card)

Outlook 2013

	Outlook 2013 For Dummies		Microsoft Outlook 2013 Step by Step (Step By Step (Microsoft))
	Microsoft Outlook 2013 Inside Out		Microsoft Outlook 2013 Plain & Simple
	MOS 2013 Study Guide for Microsoft Outlook		77-423 Microsoft Outlook 2013
	Outlook 2013 Absolute Beginner's Guide		Outlook 2013 Mail, Calendar, People, Tasks Quick Reference (Cheat Sheet of Instructions, Tips & Shortcuts - Laminated Guide)

Outlook 2016

	Outlook 2016 For Dummies (Outlook for Dummies)		Microsoft Outlook 2016 Step by Step
	Mastering VBA for Microsoft Office 2016		Shelly Cashman Microsoft Office 365 & Outlook 2016: Introductory
	Microsoft Outlook 2016 Mail, Calendar, People, Tasks, Notes Quick Reference - Windows Version (Cheat Sheet of Instructions, Tips & Shortcuts - Laminated Guide)		Office 2016 Simplified
	Office 2016 All-In-One For Dummies (Office All-in-One for Dummies)		Office 2016 For Seniors For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
	Office 2016 In Depth (includes Content Update Program)		Microsoft Office 2016 Step by Step

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When I look at my Outlook folder list on the left, I see most of my mailboxes are named after the email addresses that they receive emails for. I also have a pst-file that is called “My Outlook Data File”.

These names are quite long and thus get truncated unless I widen the Folder Pane. Especially since some of my mailboxes only differ in the domain part, I prefer to shorten or otherwise customize these mailbox names.

How can I change the names for my mailboxes and pst-file?

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When I look at the Reminders Windows, I notice that the reminders aren’t listed chronologically.

My 6 reminders are now sorted like this:

1. 15 hours overdue
2. 4 days overdue
3. 3 days overdue
4. 5 weeks overdue
5. 7 weeks overdue
6. 4 weeks overdue

Why is it sorted like this and how can I change the sort order?

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I’ve saved every email I’ve ever sent or received for some years now. My PST-file is huge; well over 4GB!

I was wondering if I’m pushing the boundaries of Outlook with a pst-file of that size. I can remember that a 2GB pst-file used to be the limit but clearly that is no longer the case.

Should I be worried about data loss and performance issues with a pst-file of this size?

Will running AutoArchive optimize Outlook again and if so;
How often should I run AutoArchive to keep Outlook in tip-top shape?

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We're using an Exchange server but several of our clients are having difficulties connecting to the Exchange server. I've tried recreating the mail profile but then it cannot find the Exchange server at all. Disabling the client's firewall didn't solve the issue either.

Other users have no issues at all and I can ping the Exchange server from the troubled clients without issues as well.

How can I reconnect these clients to Exchange?

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Every time when I restart Outlook, the AutoComplete cache is completely empty again and no suggestions are being made when addressing an email.

How can I make Outlook retain the addresses?

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I'm using an Exchange account but the Out of Office command in not showing in the Tools menu.
I tried customizing and resetting the Tools menu manually but the Out of Office Assistant still does not show.

How can I get it back?

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