Cannot find saved email draft in outlook

Frustrating! Losing a saved email draft in Outlook can be a real pain. Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot and potentially recover your draft. Here are some steps to follow:

  1. Check the Drafts folder: Make sure you're looking in the correct folder. In Outlook, go to the "Drafts" folder in your mailbox. If you don't see your draft there, try searching for it using the "Search" function (Ctrl + E).
  2. Search for the draft: Use the "Search" function to look for the draft. Type in keywords from the subject line, sender, or content of the draft. You can also use the "Search folders" feature to search for drafts with specific criteria.
  3. Check the "All Mail" folder: Sometimes, drafts can end up in the "All Mail" folder. Try searching for the draft in this folder as well.
  4. Look in the "Deleted Items" folder: If you've deleted the draft by mistake, it might still be in the "Deleted Items" folder. Check this folder to see if your draft is there. If you find it, you can restore it by right-clicking on the draft and selecting "Restore".
  5. Check your email account settings: Ensure that your email account settings are correct and that you're not experiencing any issues with your account. You can check your account settings by going to File > Account Settings > Account Settings.
  6. Try recovering drafts from the Outlook cache: Outlook stores drafts in its cache. You can try recovering drafts from the cache by following these steps:
    • Close Outlook.
    • Go to the folder where your Outlook data files are stored (usually C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook).
    • Look for the file named "Drafts.ost" (or "Drafts.pst" if you're using Outlook 2010 or earlier).
    • Open the file in a text editor (like Notepad) and search for your draft.
    • If you find your draft, you can copy the contents and paste it into a new email.
  7. Contact your email provider: If none of the above steps work, you can contact your email provider's support team to see if they can help you recover your draft. They may have access to your email account's backup data or be able to assist you in recovering your draft.

I hope these steps help you recover your saved email draft in Outlook!