250 deleted items delete in outlook mail

The frustration of dealing with a large number of deleted items in Outlook!

To help you recover from this situation, I'll provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to delete 250 deleted items in Outlook mail:

Method 1: Using the "Recover Deleted Items" feature

1. Open Outlook and go to the "Deleted Items" folder.
2. Click on the "Recover Deleted Items" button in the toolbar or press Ctrl + Shift + End.
3. In the "Recover Deleted Items" dialog box, select the number of deleted items you want to recover (in this case, 250).
4. Click "OK" to recover the selected items.
5. The recovered items will be moved back to the "Deleted Items" folder.
6. You can then delete the recovered items individually or in batches.

Method 2: Using the "Purge Deleted Items" feature

1. Open Outlook and go to the "Deleted Items" folder.
2. Select all the deleted items by pressing Ctrl + A.
3. Right-click on the selected items and choose "Purge" from the context menu.
4. Confirm that you want to permanently delete the selected items.

Method 3: Using the "Empty Deleted Items" feature

1. Open Outlook and go to the "Deleted Items" folder.
2. Click on the "Empty Deleted Items" button in the toolbar or press Ctrl + Shift + Delete.
3. Confirm that you want to permanently delete all items in the "Deleted Items" folder.

Additional Tips:

• To avoid deleting important emails, make sure to regularly back up your Outlook data and use a reliable backup software.
• Consider using a third-party email management tool to help you manage your deleted items and prevent accidental deletions.
• If you're using Outlook 2016 or later, you can also use the "Quick Steps" feature to automate the process of deleting multiple deleted items at once.

I hope these methods help you delete the 250 deleted items in your Outlook mail!