Delete a folder in Outlook 2016 for Windows

This guide explains how to delete a folder.

Instructions

1. Right-mouse-click on the folder you wish to delete and select Delete Folder from the available options list.

Fig 1. Location of the Delete Folder option on right-click
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2. You will receive a prompt to confirm if you want to want to delete the folder. Select Yes to perform the deletion. The folder will be moved as a sub-folder of Deleted Items. To permanently delete the folder, perform the same action again as step 1.

Related guides and other info:

• Create a new folder
• Rename a folder
• Moving emails
• Sharing a folder
• Opening a shared folder

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