Open a Second Window in Outlook 2007
Occasionally it’s useful to see two main windows in Outlook 2007 at the same time. For example, if you’re clearing out your Inbox, you might want to check your Contact list, to see if someone’s name is already in there. Instead of flipping back and forth between views, you can open a second window.
Show the Navigation Pane
If the Navigation Pane isn’t visible, click the View menu, then click Navigation Pane and click Normal.
To open a second window:
- In the Navigation Pane, right-click on a button, such as Contacts.
Note: If the Navigation Pane is minimized, or the buttons are displayed as icons at the bottom of the Navigation Pane, you can right-click on those. - Click on Open in New Window
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January 5th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Okay, how long have I used Outlook without knowing that? Till today! Sometimes I feel like such a newb!
Thanks Debra, and all the best in 2009 to you,
Ken
January 5th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Ken, glad I wasn’t the only one who’d never noticed that feature before.
All the best in 2009 to you too, and hope you’re enjoying your snowy winter.
January 8th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
I’ve wondered, more than once, how to do that. Thanks!
(I’ve wandered lonely as a cloud too, but that’s another story)
January 8th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Doug, if you start seeing daffodils, seek medical help immediately.