HomeApplicationEmail reader

How to mark the read email when selecting on Outlook 2016

On Outlook it is always the default mode that does not mark read messages even when we select and view them in the preview pane. If you want to mark a message, you must switch to reading a new email. This accidentally causes users a lot of trouble, in case we read the messages and delete them, the email will become an unread message by default and appears in the Deleted items section.

So how can I make Outlook mark with messages read when we have selected and view them on the Reading Pane preview pane?

Step 1:

In the Outlook interface, we will select the File item at the top of the interface to the left.

How to mark the read email when selecting on Outlook 2016 Picture 1

Step 2:

Switch to the new interface, users will click the Options section in the menu on the left of the interface.

How to mark the read email when selecting on Outlook 2016 Picture 2

Step 3:

In the Outlook interface on the left menu, select the Mail tab.

How to mark the read email when selecting on Outlook 2016 Picture 3

We look to the right interface in the Outlook panes section and click the Reading Pane button.

How to mark the read email when selecting on Outlook 2016 Picture 4

Step 4:

The Reading Pane dialog box appears. Here, users should check the Mark items as read when viewed in the Reading Pane so that Outlook settings will always mark the incoming email as read when we have selected and view them in the Reading Pane preview pane.

Continue, Outlook will fix the time to mark the email read after 5 seconds, since you read the email. In case we want Outlook to mark the email read immediately when selecting them, it will change the number 5 to 0 in the Wait X seconds before item marking as read . Or you can replace it with 1 or 2 seconds as you like.

Note to users , Mark item as read when selection changes option below will be automatically removed when you tick Mark items as read when viewed in the Reading Pane. Users are only allowed to choose 1 of these 2 options only.

Finally click OK to save this change.

How to mark the read email when selecting on Outlook 2016 Picture 5

Step 5:

Going back to the Outlook Options interface, click OK below to complete any changes you have made.

How to mark the read email when selecting on Outlook 2016 Picture 6

With just a very small trick, email on Outlook was marked as read when we selected and viewed them in the Reading Pane preview pane without having to switch to another email. In addition, we can also set the option time for Outlook to automatically mark the read email.

Refer to the following articles:

  1. Email on Outlook is not synchronized on Windows 10, this is how to fix it
  1. List of Outlook 2016 shortcuts when working with Mail
  1. Delete email addresses automatically saved on Outlook
4.5 ★ | 2 Vote
how to use Outlook 2016Outlook 2016 tips

You should read it

May be interested

  • Instructions for setting up an out of office email on OutlookInstructions for setting up an out of office email on Outlook
    to create a more professional work email on outlook, you can set up an out-of-office email to respond to emails when you can't reply directly.
  • How to insert emoticons (smileys) in Outlook emailHow to insert emoticons (smileys) in Outlook email
    sometimes, inserting smileys can express your emotions directly in an email. to know how to insert smileys in an outlook email message, follow the instructions below.
  • Instructions for renaming display in OutlookInstructions for renaming display in Outlook
    renaming the display in outlook email lets you set the sender's name in the right situation, or in the case of transferring the outlook work email, you need to reset the outlook display name to make it easy to contact the partner, the customer. renaming the display in outlook is not too complicated, but needs to go through a few steps. below we will show you the detailed steps to rename the sender in outlook.
  • How to create a Group Email in OutlookHow to create a Group Email in Outlook
    how to create a group email in outlook. like sms, with outlook you can also create a group of people to receive your email together. this feature is essential for all professional outlook users when planning to send an email to a variety of recipients, because it saves a lot of time and effort.
  • Instructions for sending free SMS via OutlookInstructions for sending free SMS via Outlook
    on microsoft outlook 2007, you can easily send (or receive) sms messages on your computer to any phone, just compose a new sms (the same way you compose an email on outlook), then then click send to finish.
  • 4 ways to manage email effectively4 ways to manage email effectively
    if your email inbox is out of control, you may have to reconsider the methods for organizing email and deleting the mailbox you used.
  • How to block an email address on OutlookHow to block an email address on Outlook
    sometimes your outlook mail box often receives promotional emails, the number of mail is increasing. each time you spend time cleaning up all the mail that makes you feel tired.
  • How to mark messages as read in iPhoneHow to mark messages as read in iPhone
    the red dot icon of iphone messages will annoy users every time you access the application. if so, we can choose to mark the message as read on the iphone.
  • How to encrypt email on Microsoft OutlookHow to encrypt email on Microsoft Outlook
    outlook in microsoft office's office suite is one of the popular windows email tools used by professionals and businesses.
  • Move daily email to a folder in OutlookMove daily email to a folder in Outlook
    today we will see how to create rules in outlook to automatically include regular email messages in a specific folder.

Email reader