Changing background colors in Outlook 2007 and 2010

Starting from Microsoft Outlook 2007, you can change Outlook's appearance. Apart from the default font for messages, calendar etc. you can change the background color. The option location depends on the version of MS Outlook you have: 2007 or 2010.

For Outlook 2007:

1. Go to: Tools, Options.
2. Select the Mail Format tab, and then click the Editor Options button.
3. From the Color scheme drop down menu, you can choose one of three colors: blue, silver, back (Fig.1.).

 
Fig.1. Choosing preferred color scheme from the drop down menu in Outlook 2007.

4. Save your new setting by clicking the OK button.

For Outlook 2010:

1. Go to the Backstage view: File, Options.
2. On the General tab, you can select the color you wish to have: blue, silver black (Fig.2.).

Fig.2. Choosing preferred color scheme from the drop down menu in Outlook 2010.

3. Save your new setting by clicking the OK button.