Open Outlook App – Launch Microsoft Outlook on your desktop or laptop.

Open an Email or Window – Zoom settings usually apply to the reading pane, compose window, or calendar.

Use Ctrl + Scroll –

• Hold down the Ctrl key

• Scroll down with your mouse wheel to zoom out

Use Zoom Slider (Bottom Right) –

• In mail reading or composing window, find the zoom slider at the bottom-right corner

• Drag it to the left to zoom out

Manual Zoom Setting (Compose Window) –

• In a new message, go to Format Text tab

• Click Zoom, then choose a smaller percentage like 75% or 100%

Use Shortcut Keys –

• Press Ctrl + Minus (-) to zoom out in many Outlook panes

Set Default Zoom (Optional) –

• Outlook doesn’t have native default zoom for reading pane, but for compose, you can adjust it via the Zoom setting each time.

Done – Your Outlook window is now zoomed out and easier to view at your preferred size.