How do I delete a folder in Outlook 2016?

To delete a folder in Outlook 2016, you can follow these steps:

1. Start by launching Outlook 2016 on your computer. Once it is open, navigate to the left pane where you can see a list of folders.

2. Locate the folder you want to delete. Right-click on the folder name to bring up a context menu with various options.

3. From the context menu, click on “Delete Folder.” This action will prompt a confirmation message to appear on your screen.

4. Read the confirmation message carefully, as it will inform you that all items within the folder will also be deleted permanently. Make sure you have a backup of any important emails or files before proceeding.

5. If you are certain that you want to delete the folder and its contents, click on the “Yes” button in the confirmation message.

6. Outlook will now delete the folder and its contents. The process may take a few moments depending on the size of the folder and the number of items it contains.

7. Once the deletion process is complete, you will no longer see the folder in your Outlook 2016 interface. It is important to note that this action cannot be undone, so make sure you have selected the correct folder to delete.

Here are a few additional tips and considerations:

– If you have subfolders within the folder you want to delete, make sure to check whether you want to delete those as well. Outlook will ask you to confirm the deletion of subfolders and their contents separately.

– If you accidentally delete a folder or realize that you still need its contents, you can try to recover them from the Deleted Items folder. Deleted items are typically moved to this folder before being permanently deleted. However, the retention period for deleted items may vary depending on your Outlook settings.