How to instantly mark email messages as Read in Microsoft

All of us hate annoyances, and we usually find a way to get over them. However, Microsoft Outlook is the email platform of choice for millions of people around the world, and it is not without its own shortcomings. By default, Outlook will not mark a message as Read when it is clicked and viewed in the Reading Pane. Today, we will see how you can instantly mark email messages as Read in Microsoft Outlook 2016/2013/2010/2007.

Mark email messages as Read in Outlook

If you’re someone who prefers for your messages to be marked as read as soon as you open them, there’s a way to change this behavior in Outlook.

Change Outlook message status to Read right away

The first step is to click on the File tab. The next step is to click on Options and then on Mail. From there you can move on.

Click on the Reading Pane button, and now you should see the option to Mark items as read when viewed in the Reading Pane. Check the box and change the Wait section to Zero.

Users should always add zero to the Wait box to ensure that messages are marked as Read as soon as they are clicked on. The default number is five, which stands for five seconds, but adding zero will make sure messages are marked as Read immediately.

Click the OK button to finish, and then give Outlook some time to get organized.

If you have not tried using Outlook for Windows 10, you should give it a try. The software is full of features that might confuse many, but if you’re just looking to receive and send emails, the extra features are just icing on the cake.

For those who are in the business realm, Microsoft Outlook is the best option. The features are easy to understand and use. For example, if someone does not want to download full messages, they can just download the header. This saves space and bandwidth for people on slow or limited broadband.