How to check old mails in outlook
To check old emails in Outlook, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the Inbox
- Open Outlook and navigate to your Inbox.
- Click on the "Inbox" tab at the top of the screen.
- Click on the "View" tab in the ribbon.
- 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.
- 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
- Open Outlook and click on the "Search" button in the top right corner of the screen.
- Type in a keyword or phrase related to the email you're looking for, such as a name, date, or subject.
- Click on the "Search" button to search for emails that match your query.
- Outlook will display a list of search results, including old emails that match your search criteria.
- 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
- Open Outlook and navigate to the "Deleted Items" folder, which is usually located in the "Folder" list on the left side of the screen.
- Click on the "Deleted Items" folder to open it.
- You can view and restore deleted emails from this folder.
- To restore a deleted email, right-click on the email and select "Restore" or "Move to Inbox".
Method 4: Using the "Archive" Feature
- Open Outlook and navigate to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Options" and then select "Mail" from the left menu.
- Under "Save emails in this folder", select the "Archive" folder.
- 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.