The Outlook Reading Pane, also known as the Preview Pane, is a convenient feature that allows users to view the contents of an email message without having to open it. However, some users may prefer to turn off the Reading Pane for various reasons, such as to reduce clutter or to improve security.

Here’s how you can turn off the Outlook Reading Pane:

1.Open Microsoft Outlook on your computer.

2.Click on the “View” tab at the top of the screen.

3.In the “Layout” group, click on the “Reading Pane” button.

4.Select “Off” from the drop-down menu.

5.The Reading Pane will now be turned off, and you’ll see a message that says “The reading pane has been turned off.”

If you ever want to turn the Reading Pane back on, simply follow the same steps and select either “Bottom” or “Right” from the drop-down menu.

Note that turning off the Reading Pane means that you won’t be able to preview the contents of an email without opening it. However, this can be a good security measure as it prevents any malicious content from being automatically downloaded and displayed in the Reading Pane.

In conclusion, turning off the Outlook Reading Pane is a simple process that can help improve your productivity and security when using Microsoft Outlook.