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Summary
This article provides directions on how to create a new folder, how to create subfolders, and how to arrange folders in the Outlook Web App. Follow the link to the task you want to achieve:
How-To
Folders provide a way to organize email messages, calendars, contacts, and tasks. New folders are automatically alphabetized in a Folder Pane.
Task: To add folders to the Outlook Folder Pane.
Instructions
Step 1 - Access your USNH email account
Step 2 - Click New Folder in the Folder Pane.
Step 3 - Enter a meaningful folder name in the field displayed, and press Enter.
Outcome
The new folder displays in a Folder Pane.
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Task: To add subfolders to the Outlook Folder Pane.
Subfolders are contained within another folder.
Instructions
Step 1 - Right-click on a folder in the Folder Pane.
Step 2 - Click on Create new subfolder in the pop-up list
Step 3 - Enter a meaningful folder name in the field displayed, and press Enter.
Outcome
The new subfolder (child folder) displays below the container (parent) folder in your Folder Pane.
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Task: To change the order of folders in a Outlook Folder Pane.
Instructions
Step 1 - Click on the folder (or subfolder) name, and drag-and-drop it to a new location.
Note: To make a folder a subfolder, drag-and-drop it into an existing folder.
Outcome
The folders and subfolders display in your Folder Pane based on your customization.
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Further Readings
Move messages to a folder manually, or automatically by creating Rules
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