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Create a new folder in Outlook 2016 for Mac

Manage your mailbox by using folders to store and organise your content. This guide explains how to create new folders.

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Instructions

1. Select the Home tab on the top toolbar.

If you would like to create a sub-folder of an existing folder, ensure you have selected the required folder first and select New Items > Folder.

If you would like to create a new top-level folder (at the root level of your account), ensure you have selected an existing top-level folder first (e.g. Inbox or Sent Items) and select New Items > New Folder at This Level.

Fig 1. Location of the new Folder option…

Fig 1. Location of the new Folder option
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2. A new folder should now be created. Type in the name of your new folder and press Enter to confirm.

Fig 2. Example of entering the name for the new folder…

Fig 2. Example of entering the name for the new folder
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3. You have now successfully created a new folder.

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