Look for Email-Specific Issues

To begin with, double-check the problem persists beyond the blank email you just received.

In addition, you should wait for new emails to verify whether the issue persists across all incoming emails.

If the issue is with emails from a specific sender, simply letting him know will suffice.

Mockup of a laptop having outlook opened with an email content missing

However, if the problem persists with multiple or all senders, the issue is on your end.

As such, begin implementing the following fixes in this case.

As a result, users do not receive any new messages until the feature is turned off again.

Disabling the Work Offline Option in the Send/Receive Tab of Outlook

Therefore, the last email you received before enabling this option appears blank.

To do that, follow the below steps:

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As a result, it becomes easier to pinpoint the underlying cause of the problem.

Running Outlook in Safe Mode Using Command in Run Dialog Box

Just like other Microsoft Office applications, you might also run Outlook in safe mode.

When you run it, it opens without loading add-ins or other customizations you have made.

Thus, it assists in identifying and narrowing down underlying causes of a problem by disabling unnecessary features.

Opening the Options Menu in the File Tab of Outlook Desktop Client

For this reason, you should also run Outlook in safe mode.

Thus, next, you should eliminate that possibility.

However, these add-ins can also interfere with the processing and cause unforeseen problems.

Selecting COM Add-ins in Dropdown Menu of Manage Option under Add-ins Tab in Outlook

It means your email content is still there, but the white font obscures it on the white background.

To eliminate this possibility, you gotta change the font color.

Repair Outlook Data Files

Damaged Outlook data files could lead to strange issues on the front end.

Disabling Shady Add-ins by Unchecking the Box for Add-ins in Outlook

Thus, it’s imperative to run a repair to rule out this possibility.

Here are the steps you gotta follow:

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Update Outlook

Using an outdated Outlook client can also lead to several unusual problems.

Opening the Stationery and Fonts Option in the Mail Tab of Outlook Options Window

Do you know of another email client offered by Microsoft for Windows other than Outlook?

The tool is called Microsoft Mail, and it’s giving Microsoft Outlook a run for its money.

If the problem persists, consider switching to Outlook’s web client.

Clicking on Font Option under Composing and Reading Plain Text Messages in Personal Stationery Tab of Outlook Options Settings

It’s just as reliable and user-friendly as Outlook’s desktop client.

Changing the Font Color by Setting the Color to Automatic under Font Color in Outlook Options Settings

Opening Account Settings in the Dropdown Menu of Account Settings  in File Tab of Outlook

Copying the Address of Outlook Data Files in Data Files Tab of Outlook Account Settings

Pasting the Address in the Scan Bar of Scanpst Executable File

Updating Outlook by Clicking on Update Now Option in Dropdown Menu of Update Options in Outlook Office Account Settings