OL97: How to Change Colors of Outlook Bar and Folders

ID: Q155914

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

From within Microsoft Outlook, you cannot change the colors of the major components such as the Outlook Bar, folders banner, background, and so on.

CAUSE

The Windows display appearance properties define the Outlook color scheme.

WORKAROUND

Changing the Global Windows Color Scheme

To change Outlook component colors, change the global Windows color scheme by following these steps:

1. Right-click the Windows desktop, and then click Properties on the 

   shortcut menu
2. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Appearance tab.

3. In the Scheme list, select a different Windows color scheme, 

   or in the Item list, change specific Windows element colors.
4. Click OK.

REFERENCES

For more information about changing the Windows color scheme, search on "Colors," using the Windows 95 Help Index.

Additional query words: 

Keywords          : kbdisplay
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbhowto

Last Reviewed: December 17, 1998