Outlook - How to find what folder an email is in


Introduction

A user may want to find the folder where an email message is stored.  The user can use a combination of Outlook's search and the email's properties to determine where in the mailbox the email is located.  The following instructions apply to Outlook on Windows.

Instructions

  1. Enter search terms using the Search Box in the title bar of Outlook.


  2. Select the appropriate item under Suggested Searches.


  3. Select the message you want to find.

  4. Press the Alt + Enter keys at the same time to open the email's properties.

  5. Note the message's location in your inbox.
    Locating Folder