Microsoft Outlook: Archieve emails to save space

Archiving emails in Microsoft Outlook is a useful way to declutter your inbox while keeping important emails accessible for future reference. Follow these steps to efficiently archive your emails.

Manual Archiving

Option 1: Use the Archive Button

1. Go to your inbox or any folder containing the emails you want to archive.
2. Select the email(s) to archive. Hold down the Ctrl key to select multiple emails.
3. Click the Archive button in the ribbon at the top (available in newer versions of Outlook).
   If prompted, Outlook will move the selected email(s) to the default archive folder.

Option 2: Drag and Drop

1. Locate the Archive folder in your folder list (usually under your inbox).
2. Drag and drop the selected emails into this folder.

Auto Archiving