modify the view - basis steps are he
http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/grouping.htm - you'll need to reset views
so the change affects all folders using the message view.

note that the reading pane is actually safe than opening messages.

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"KDenton" wrote in message
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Is there a way to change the default in Reading Pane to have it turned off
for all folders in Outlook 2007?