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MBZ1_
Iron Contributor
Mar 09, 2022

navigation bar moved to left

Dears,   The navigation bar has been moved to the left. How can I change it back to be on the bottom?    
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JTC42
Copper Contributor
Mar 22, 2022

MBZ1_ 

Here is what I got from Microsoft help and it worked:

This view is a part of new user interface change implemented by the development team and that is the reason the navigation bar is now appear on the extreme left of the Outlook window.

We request you to access the link in a incognito or in-private window and download the Registry file. Once the file is downloaded, please double click the file and click on 'Yes' to merge it. Lastly, restart Outlook twice. We are positive that this will mitigate the problem observed.

https://microsoft-my.sharepoint-df.com/:f:/p/v-nikash/EqTsUAWSTMdJuisQIYxUv1cBKVs1nOl2FuwqcaDiqAXGfA?e=PTBD87

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megazone
Copper Contributor
Mar 22, 2022
For those concerned about running a random file - these are the contents:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Common\ExperimentEcs\Overrides]
"ofm1jti54ear4s1"="true"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Common\ExperimentEcs\Overrides\Outlook]
"Microsoft.Office.Outlook.PreviewPlace.Cleanup"="ofm1jti54ear4s1"

You can manually add those in the registry editor, and it does work.
  • Dana Simison's avatar
    Dana Simison
    Copper Contributor
    Mar 24, 2023

    megazone They don't work.   Seems MS has closed some of the loop holes to jam something down our throats.

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    Orens70
    Copper Contributor
    Jan 17, 2023

    megazone 

    For me this on solved the problem:

    Go to file--> options --> advance

    under: Outlook pane option 

    Unmark the  Show Apps in Outlook

     

    Than restart outlook

     

     

     

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    DustyDevil
    Copper Contributor
    Aug 20, 2022

    megazone 

    Hi 

    thanks for info re navigation bar received from Microsoft.  The link had expired, so I tried changing manually by editing the registry, but no difference.

     

    Am I supposed to edit the default registry key in the contents as it is, i.e. with double quotes, or do I drop the quotes:
    "ofm1jti54ear4s1"="true"

    and

    "Microsoft.Office.Outlook.PreviewPlace.Cleanup"="ofm1jti54ear4s1"

     

    Do you have the contact details of the person at Microsoft, in case I cannot get this to work?

    Many thanks
    DD

     

    • John_Roldan's avatar
      John_Roldan
      Copper Contributor
      Aug 21, 2022
      Hello DD

      The suggestion was to go to the key

      HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Common\ExperimentEcs\Overrides

      and find the string value:
      Microsoft.Office.Outlook.Hub.HubBar

      and change it from true to false.

      In my case, I had to create the string value:
      Microsoft.Office.Outlook.Hub.HubBar

      at that location, and then add:
      False
      to the value.

      Once I did, and rebooted, the Navigation Bar was back where it belongs, at the bottom, under the folder list, without consuming space better used to actually READ my email information.
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        LyleSem
        Copper Contributor
        Aug 22, 2022

        John_Roldan 

         

        Here is a paraphrase and combination of the steps I used from previous pages (tailored so that a reboot isn't necessary) on this message board.

         

        Only perform the steps below if you are comfortable editing the Windows Registry!!!

         

        Version:

        Microsoft® Outlook for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2207 Build 16.0.15427.20182) 64-bit

         

        Steps to remove the left sidebar in Outlook o365 (without a reboot, no admin access required):


        Close Outlook (and preferably all open applications)

         

        Open Registry (WinKey + R) then type "regedit"

         

        Locate the following path in the tree ...

        Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Common\ExperimentEcs\Overrides

         

        Add these key and value pairs ...

         

        • MicrosoftDoesNotListen = "true"
        • Microsoft.Office.Outlook.Hub.HubBar = "false"

        See pic #1 below.

         

        Locate the following path in the tree (or create if missing) ...

        Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Common\ExperimentEcs\Overrides\Outlook

         

        Add this key ...

        • Microsoft.Office.Outlook.PreviewPlace.Cleanup = "MicrosoftDoesNotListen"

        See pic #2 below.

         

        Kill "explorer.exe" in the TaskManager and keep TaskManager open

         

        Within the TaskManager, under File -> Run New Task ... type the following "explorer.exe" then click "OK"

         

        Re-open Outlook, hopefully your left sidebar is gone and the icons are at the bottom of the favorites folder pane.

         

        I have not tested after a restart, but hopefully this solution sticks.  Also no guarantee after Windows updates are pushed to the machine.

         

        In my opinion, not allowing the Outlook User a choice on where they would like to place their quick icons is absolutely atrocious!!!

         

        Pic #1

         

         

        Pic #2