Can't find an outlook archived e mails

Frustrating! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot. Here are some steps to help you find archived emails in Outlook:

Check the Archive folder

1. Open Outlook and navigate to the "Folder" pane (usually on the left side).
2. Look for the "Archive" folder. It might be hidden, so try clicking on the "More" button (three dots) and select "Show All Folders" to reveal it.
3. If you don't see the Archive folder, check if you have an "Archived Items" folder instead.

Search for archived emails

1. Press Ctrl + E to open the "Search" pane.
2. Type a keyword or phrase related to the email you're looking for.
3. Click on the "Search" button or press Enter.
4. Outlook will search all folders, including the Archive folder.

Check the "All Mail" folder

1. In the "Folder" pane, click on "All Mail" (it might be hidden, so try clicking on the "More" button and select "Show All Folders" to reveal it).
2. This folder contains all your emails, including archived ones.

Check the "Deleted Items" folder

1. If you've deleted an email and then archived it, it might still be in the "Deleted Items" folder.
2. Check the "Deleted Items" folder to see if the email is there.

Check your email account settings

1. Go to File > Account Settings > Account Settings.
2. Select your email account and click on "Change".
3. Look for the "Archive" or "Retain deleted items for" setting.
4. Check if the setting is enabled and if it's set to a reasonable time period (e.g., 30 days).

Try using the "Find" feature

1. Press Ctrl + F to open the "Find" feature.
2. Type a keyword or phrase related to the email you're looking for.
3. Click on the "Find" button or press Enter.
4. Outlook will search all folders, including the Archive folder.

If none of these steps help, you can try:

• Contacting your email provider's support team for assistance.
• Restoring your Outlook data from a backup (if you have one).
• Using a third-party email recovery tool (be cautious when using these tools, as they may not be reliable).

I hope these steps help you find your archived emails in Outlook!