Archiving emails in Outlook moves them out of your inbox but keeps them easily accessible, helping you stay organized without deleting important messages or losing them in the vast ocean of your inbox.
How to archive emails in Outlook
- Select the email(s) you want to archive.
- Click the “Archive” button in the toolbar (or right-click and select “Archive”).
- The emails will move to the Archive folder, where you can access them anytime.
Automate email archiving
- Go to File > Options > Advanced > AutoArchive Settings to set automatic archiving.
- Define how often emails should be archived and where they should be stored.
Archiving keeps your inbox clutter-free while ensuring important emails are still available when needed.