To create folders in Outlook, follow these steps depending on your platform: In Outlook on Windows desktop:
- Right-click on your Inbox or email address in the folder pane on the left.
- Select "New Folder" from the context menu.
- Type a name for the new folder and press Enter.
- The folder will be created as a top-level folder or under the folder you right-clicked
In Outlook on the web (Outlook.com or Outlook on the web):
- In the folder pane on the left, right-click on "Folders" or your email address.
- Select "Create new folder" or "Create new subfolder" if you want it inside an existing folder.
- Enter a name for the folder and press Enter.
- The folder will appear in the folder list, organized alphabetically below default folders like Inbox and Archive
Additional tips:
- You can drag and drop emails into folders to organize your inbox.
- Folders can be nested inside other folders to group related emails.
- You can rename, move, or delete folders by right-clicking them and selecting the desired option
This method works similarly across Outlook desktop and web versions, providing a straightforward way to organize your emails efficiently.
