How to display unread mail count in outlook
To display the unread mail count in Outlook, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the Quick Steps feature
- Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the "Quick Steps" button in the "Move" group.
- Click on "New Quick Step" and select "Show Count" from the dropdown menu.
- In the "Show Count" dialog box, select "Unread" from the "Count" dropdown menu.
- Click "OK" to save the Quick Step.
Now, you should see the unread mail count displayed in the Quick Steps pane at the top of the Outlook window.
Method 2: Using the Navigation Pane
- Open Outlook and go to the "Navigation Pane" (also known as the "Folder Pane").
- Right-click on the "Inbox" folder and select "Customize Navigation Pane".
- In the "Customize Navigation Pane" dialog box, select the "Show Count" checkbox next to "Unread".
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Now, you should see the unread mail count displayed next to the Inbox folder in the Navigation Pane.
Method 3: Using a third-party add-in
There are several third-party add-ins available that can display the unread mail count in Outlook, such as:
- "Unread Count" add-in: This add-in displays the unread mail count in the Outlook toolbar.
- "MailCount" add-in: This add-in displays the unread mail count in the Outlook status bar.
You can search for these add-ins in the Microsoft Office Store or download them from the developers' websites.