How to stop junk mail folder from opening in outlook

The pesky junk mail folder! Here are a few ways to stop it from opening automatically in Outlook:

Method 1: Disable the "Open Junk Email Folder" option

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Options" and then select "Mail" from the left-hand menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Junk Email" section.
  4. Uncheck the box next to "Open junk email folder in the Navigation Pane".
  5. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 2: Set the Junk Email folder to not be displayed

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "View" menu.
  2. Click on "View Settings" (or press Ctrl+Shift+V).
  3. In the "View Settings" window, click on the "Layout" tab.
  4. Uncheck the box next to "Junk Email" under "Show folders".
  5. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 3: Use the "Junk Email Options" button

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
  2. Click on the "Junk" button in the "Move" group.
  3. Click on "Junk Email Options" from the dropdown menu.
  4. In the "Junk Email Options" window, uncheck the box next to "Open junk email folder in the Navigation Pane".
  5. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 4: Use a third-party add-in

There are several third-party add-ins available that can help you manage junk mail in Outlook. One popular option is the "Junk Mail Filter" add-in, which allows you to customize your junk mail settings and prevent the folder from opening automatically.

Remember that even if you disable the junk mail folder from opening automatically, you'll still need to periodically check your junk mail folder to ensure that legitimate emails aren't being incorrectly flagged as spam.