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How to Turn Off Text Labels in the Windows Mail or Outlook Express Toolbar

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The text labels below the icons in the Windows Mail or Outlook Express toolbar are helpful at the beginning. But soon you know what all the icons mean and the text is only a waste of space.

Turn Off Text Labels in the Windows Mail or Outlook Express Toolbar

To turn off the text labels and show the icons only in the Windows Mail or Outlook Express toolbar:

  • Right-click on the toolbar.
  • Select Customize.....
  • Make sure No text labels is selected under Text Options.
  • Click OK.
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