How to Delete Messages in Microsoft Outlook

Follow these simple steps to delete an email in Microsoft Outlook.

Step 1: Open Outlook

Click on the Outlook icon on your desktop or from the Start menu to open the application.

Step 2: Go to Your Inbox or Folder

In the left-hand menu, click on the folder where the message you want to delete is located. Most likely, it will be in your Inbox, but it could be in any folder you've created.

Step 3: Select the Email You Want to Delete

Click on the email you want to delete. This will highlight the email and display it in the reading pane.

Step 4: Click the "Delete" Button

Once the email is selected, click the Delete button. This button is typically located at the top of the window or in the toolbar and may look like a trash can icon.

Step 5: Check the Deleted Items Folder

After clicking "Delete," the email will move to the Deleted Items folder. If you accidentally deleted an email and want to recover it, you can find it here.

Step 6: Empty the Deleted Items Folder (Optional)

If you want to permanently remove the deleted email, go to the Deleted Items folder, then right-click on it and select Empty Folder or choose Delete All to clear the folder.

Step 7: Permanently Delete (Optional)

If you want to permanently delete an email without it going to the Deleted Items folder, you can press Shift + Delete instead of just "Delete" while selecting the email.

That's it! You've successfully deleted an email in Microsoft Outlook.