How to delete all mail outlook

A drastic measure! Deleting all mail in Outlook can be a bit of a process, but I'll guide you through it. Please note that this will permanently delete all emails in your Outlook inbox, so make sure you're sure before proceeding.

Method 1: Using the "Empty Folder" feature

1. Open Outlook and go to the inbox folder.
2. Right-click on the inbox folder and select "Empty Folder" from the context menu.
3. Confirm that you want to delete all items in the folder by clicking "Yes" in the warning dialog box.

Method 2: Using the "Shift + Delete" keys

1. Open Outlook and go to the inbox folder.
2. Select all emails in the inbox by pressing "Ctrl + A" or by clicking on the first email and then Shift + clicking on the last email.
3. Press the "Shift + Delete" keys to open the "Delete" dialog box.
4. Click "Yes" to confirm that you want to delete all selected items.

Method 3: Using the "Purge" feature (Outlook 2013 and later)

1. Open Outlook and go to the inbox folder.
2. Click on the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on the "Purge" button in the "Delete" group.
4. Confirm that you want to delete all items in the folder by clicking "Yes" in the warning dialog box.

Method 4: Using the "Compact" feature (Outlook 2010 and earlier)

1. Open Outlook and go to the inbox folder.
2. Click on the "File" menu.
3. Click on "Options" and then select "Other" from the left menu.
4. Click on the "Compact Now" button.
5. Confirm that you want to delete all items in the folder by clicking "Yes" in the warning dialog box.

After deleting all mail, you may want to consider archiving your emails or setting up a backup system to prevent data loss in the future.

Remember, once you delete emails, they are gone forever, so be cautious when using these methods!