Outlook - How to restore the Unread Mail folder


Introduction

The Unread Mail folder is a default Outlook search folder. If deleted, you can create it again.

Instructions

  1. In Mail, on the Folder tab, in the New group, click New Search Folder.
    Keyboard shortcut: To create a new Search Folder, press CTRL+SHIFT+P


    Note: if you do not see the Folder tab, switch to the Classic Ribbon by clicking the down arrow.


  2. In the Reading Mail section, click Unread Mail, then OK.


  3. The Unread Mail folder will be viewable in the Folder pane under Search Folders.