How to select all in mail recover outlook to pourge

To select all emails in Outlook and then purge them, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the "Select All" button

  1. Open Outlook and go to the folder that contains the emails you want to purge (e.g., Inbox, Deleted Items, etc.).
  2. Click on the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
  3. Click on the "Select All" button in the "Actions" group.
  4. This will select all emails in the folder.
  5. Right-click on one of the selected emails and choose "Delete" to purge all selected emails.

Method 2: Using the keyboard shortcut

  1. Open Outlook and go to the folder that contains the emails you want to purge (e.g., Inbox, Deleted Items, etc.).
  2. Press "Ctrl+A" on your keyboard to select all emails in the folder.
  3. Right-click on one of the selected emails and choose "Delete" to purge all selected emails.

Method 3: Using the "Shift" key

  1. Open Outlook and go to the folder that contains the emails you want to purge (e.g., Inbox, Deleted Items, etc.).
  2. Click on the first email you want to select.
  3. Press and hold the "Shift" key on your keyboard.
  4. Click on the last email you want to select.
  5. Release the "Shift" key to select all emails between the two emails you clicked.
  6. Right-click on one of the selected emails and choose "Delete" to purge all selected emails.

Note: Before purging emails, make sure you have backed up your Outlook data or have a recent backup available. Purging emails is a permanent action and cannot be undone.

Also, be cautious when purging emails, especially if you have important or sensitive information in your inbox. Make sure you are selecting the correct folder and emails before proceeding.