How to Make the Inbox Font Bigger in Outlook

If the text in your Outlook inbox seems too small, you can increase the size of the sender names, subject lines, and message information without changing the size of everything on your computer.

Here is how to do it in the classic desktop version of Outlook for Windows.

Make the Outlook Inbox Font Bigger

1. Open Outlook.
2. Select the View tab.
3. Click View Settings.
4. Select Other Settings.
5. Click Row Font.
6. Choose the font size you would like.
7. Click OK.
8. Continue clicking OK until you return to your inbox.

Your inbox should immediately display the larger text.

Row Font vs. Column Font

Outlook gives you several font options.

If you want to increase the size of the sender name, subject, and message information, choose Row Font.

Column Font controls the headings at the top of the message list.

What About the New Outlook?

The new version of Outlook handles this differently.

In new Outlook:

View → View Settings → Mail → Layout → Text size and spacing

You can then choose Small, Medium, or Large.

A Simple Outlook Accessibility Tip

This is a small setting, but it can make Outlook much easier to use, especially on high-resolution monitors where the default text can sometimes appear too small.

Microsoft instructions:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/create-change-or-customize-a-view-in-outlook

 

How to Create a Rubric with Gemini in Google Classroom

Google Classroom now makes it easier for teachers to create rubrics with the help of Gemini.

Instead of starting a rubric from scratch, Gemini can generate criteria based on your assignment and the skills you want students to demonstrate. You can then review and edit the rubric before adding it to your assignment.

How to Generate a Rubric with Gemini

1. Open Google Classroom and select your class.

2. Go to Classwork.

3. Create a new Assignment.

4. Add your assignment title and instructions.

5. Find Rubric and select Generate new.

6. Choose the appropriate grade level and number of performance levels.

7. Describe the knowledge or skills you want students to demonstrate.

8. Select Generate criteria.

9. Review and edit the criteria Gemini creates.

10. Generate and save your finished rubric.

That's it!

Gemini gives you a starting point, but I recommend reviewing the criteria, descriptions, performance levels, and point values before using the rubric with students.

Example

For my example, I created a simple 8th-grade persuasive writing assignment.

I asked Gemini to create a rubric based on students' ability to:

• Clearly state an opinion

• Support the opinion with relevant reasons and evidence

• Organize ideas logically

• Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Within seconds, Gemini created rubric criteria that I could review and customize.

Watch the Video

In the video above, I walk through the entire process so you can see exactly where to find the new Gemini rubric generator and how it works.

What If I Don't See "Generate New"?

Your access to Gemini features in Google Classroom can depend on your Google Workspace for Education account and your school's settings.

If you don't see the option, check with your Google Workspace administrator to see whether Gemini in Classroom is enabled.

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Have you tried Gemini in Google Classroom? What Google Classroom or Gemini feature would you like to see me cover next?

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How to Change the Default Font Size in Outlook 2024

If you use Microsoft Outlook 2024 and want to change the default font or font size for your emails, you can do it in just a few steps.

Once you change the setting, Outlook will automatically use your preferred font when you create new email messages.

How to Change the Default Font in Outlook 2024

1. Open Microsoft Outlook 2024.

2. Click File in the upper-left corner.

3. Select Options.

4. Click Mail.

5. Select Stationery and Fonts.

6. Under New mail messages, click Font.

7. Choose your preferred font, font style, and font size.

8. Click OK.

9. Click OK again to save your Outlook settings.

That's it! The next time you create a new email, Outlook should automatically use your new font settings.

Change the Font for Replies and Forwarded Emails

You can also change the font Outlook uses when you reply to or forward an email.

Go back to:

File → Options → Mail → Stationery and Fonts

This time, select Font under Replying or forwarding messages.

Choose the font and size you want and click OK to save your changes.

Using the New Outlook?

These instructions are for Outlook 2024 / Classic Outlook for Windows.

If you are using Microsoft's New Outlook, the steps are different. I'll have a separate tutorial showing you how to change the default font in New Outlook.

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