Microsoft 365 (Outlook for Android) - Working with mail folders

This document will provide you step-by-step instructions on how to view mail folders using Outlook for Android application.

Note: The instructions below assume you are using the latest version of Outlook for Android app.

Default folders

  • Inbox
  • Drafts
  • Archive
  • Sent Items
  • Scheduled
  • Groups
  • Deleted
  • Junk

Accessing/viewing a specific folder

To access your folders tap the Microsoft/avatar icon located in the upper left corner of the Outlook app screen. A slider window will appear showing your account address and all the folders within your account. All your folders will be listed - where the default folders listed above will be listed first. To select a specific folder, scroll to find it first then tap the name of the folder - you may need to load messages within the folder if this is the first time you have accessed this folder.

Note Most functions related to creating and managing folders are not available in the Outlook for Android application. For the best experience use the Outlook on the web or a recommended Outlook desktop client.

For feedback/feature requests, please direct these to Microsoft.



Keywordsoffice 0365 microsoft o365 m365 microsoft 365 email application mobile device phone client viewing subfolders Inbox index   Doc ID53401
OwnerO365 S.GroupMicrosoft 365
Created2015-06-29 10:22:32Updated2023-08-25 09:12:11
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