If I were to delete a folder in Outlook that has rules set up, there are a few things that would happen. First, let me explain what rules are in Outlook. Rules are a way to automate certain actions for incoming emails. For example, you can set up a rule to move emails from a specific sender to a designated folder.
Now, if I were to delete a folder that has rules associated with it, the first thing to note is that the rules would still exist. However, since the folder no longer exists, the rules would not be able to be applied to any incoming emails. This means that any emails that would have been affected by those rules will now go to the default location, which is usually the Inbox.
It’s important to note that deleting a folder in Outlook does not automatically delete the rules associated with it. The rules will still be visible in the rules settings, but they will be inactive since the folder they were linked to no longer exists.
If I were to restore the deleted folder, the rules would become active again and start applying to incoming emails as intended. However, any emails that were received while the folder was deleted would not be affected by the rules and would remain in the default location.
In my personal experience, I have accidentally deleted a folder in Outlook that had rules set up. It took me a little while to realize that the rules were no longer being applied, as I was expecting certain emails to be automatically moved to the designated folder. Once I realized my mistake, I restored the folder from the Deleted Items folder, and the rules started working again.
If you delete a folder in Outlook that has rules set up, the rules will still exist but will be inactive until the folder is restored. Any emails that would have been affected by those rules will go to the default location instead. It’s important to be cautious when deleting folders with rules to avoid any unintended consequences.