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

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
  2. Click on the "Quick Steps" button in the "Move" group.
  3. Click on "New Quick Step" and select "Show Count" from the dropdown menu.
  4. In the "Show Count" dialog box, select "Unread" from the "Count" dropdown menu.
  5. 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

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "Navigation Pane" (also known as the "Folder Pane").
  2. Right-click on the "Inbox" folder and select "Customize Navigation Pane".
  3. In the "Customize Navigation Pane" dialog box, select the "Show Count" checkbox next to "Unread".
  4. 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:

You can search for these add-ins in the Microsoft Office Store or download them from the developers' websites.