Now if only I could change the default settings in Outlook.
The "Normal.DOT" file for Outlook2010 is un-reachable.
This means you must live with some of the Microsoft selected defaults, like Tab Stops at 0.5inches (or 12.7mm). Microsoft admits there is no way to change it to your requirement.

It is the Apple attitude of "My way is best and you are going to use it my way or no way at all" that is infecting Microsoft. Be Different; Without change, There can be no progress.