Deleting and Restoring Messages

If you no longer need a message, you can delete it to unclutter your inbox and save space. When you delete a message, Outlook places it in the Deleted Items folder. The message remains in the Deleted Items folder until you empty it. The Deleted Items folder is a safety net for you in case you accidentally delete a message or any other item in Outlook. If you need to retrieve a message from the Deleted Items folder, you display the folder and then drag the message to another folder.

Delete a Message

Display your Inbox in the Folder list.
Click the message you want to delete.
Click the Delete button on the Standard ...

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