How to Restart Outlook on Windows or Mac
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If you’re experiencing issues with Microsoft Outlook, restarting the application can often help resolve minor glitches and restore functionality. Here’s how you can restart Outlook on both Windows and Mac operating systems.
Restarting Outlook on Windows:
1. Close Outlook:
– If Outlook is open, close it by clicking on ‘File’ in the top-left corner of the screen, followed by ‘Exit’. Alternatively, you can click the ‘X’ button in the upper-right corner of the Outlook window.
2. Using Task Manager to Ensure Closure:
– Sometimes, Outlook may continue to run in the background. To ensure it’s completely shut down, press ‘Ctrl + Alt + Delete’ and select ‘Task Manager’. Under the ‘Processes’ tab, look for any Outlook related processes such as ‘OUTLOOK.EXE’, select them, and click on ‘End Task’.
3. Restart Outlook:
– After confirming that Outlook has shut down completely, restart it by clicking on the Start menu or pressing the ‘Windows’ key. Type in ‘Outlook’ and select it from the results to open the application again.
4. If Problems Persist:
– If restarting Outlook doesn’t resolve your issues, try rebooting your computer. Sometimes a fresh start can clear up any underlying issues.
Restarting Outlook on Mac:
1. Quit Outlook:
– Make sure you quit Outlook by going to the menu bar at the top of your screen, click on ‘Outlook’, then choose ‘Quit Outlook’ from the dropdown menu.
2. Force Quit if Necessary:
– If Outlook is unresponsive, you may need to force quit. To do this, press ‘Command + Option + Esc’, select Microsoft Outlook from the list of applications, and click ‘Force Quit’.
3. Reopen Outlook:
– Once you have successfully closed the application, click on Finder > Applications > Microsoft Outlook to reopen it.
4. Reboot Your Mac:
– As with Windows, if continuing issues are encountered even after restarting Outlook, try rebooting your Mac. This may resolve problems that are affecting more than just Outlook.
Remember that persistent problems with Microsoft Outlook could also be due to larger issues such as corrupted files or outdated software. Ensure that your version of Microsoft Office is up-to-date and consider reaching out to Microsoft Support or seeking professional help if problems continue after a restart.