How to check old mails in outlook

To check old emails in Outlook, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Inbox

  1. Open Outlook and navigate to your Inbox.
  2. Click on the "Inbox" tab at the top of the screen.
  3. Click on the "View" tab in the ribbon.
  4. In the "View" tab, click on the "Show" dropdown menu and select "All" or "All Items" to display all emails in your Inbox, including old ones.
  5. You can also use the "Filter" button to filter your emails by date, sender, recipient, or other criteria to find specific old emails.

Method 2: Using the Search Function

  1. Open Outlook and click on the "Search" button in the top right corner of the screen.
  2. Type in a keyword or phrase related to the email you're looking for, such as a name, date, or subject.
  3. Click on the "Search" button to search for emails that match your query.
  4. Outlook will display a list of search results, including old emails that match your search criteria.
  5. You can refine your search results by clicking on the "Advanced" button and selecting specific fields to search, such as "From", "To", or "Subject".

Method 3: Using the "Deleted Items" Folder

  1. Open Outlook and navigate to the "Deleted Items" folder, which is usually located in the "Folder" list on the left side of the screen.
  2. Click on the "Deleted Items" folder to open it.
  3. You can view and restore deleted emails from this folder.
  4. To restore a deleted email, right-click on the email and select "Restore" or "Move to Inbox".

Method 4: Using the "Archive" Feature

  1. Open Outlook and navigate to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Options" and then select "Mail" from the left menu.
  3. Under "Save emails in this folder", select the "Archive" folder.
  4. Outlook will automatically move old emails to the "Archive" folder, where you can view and manage them.

Note: The availability of these methods may vary depending on your Outlook version and settings.