Introduction
Items you delete in Outlook don't disappear entirely. Instead, they're held in
Outlook's Deleted Items folder. To truly delete them, you must empty the folder.
This works the same as the Windows Recycle Bin. Items you delete from your Windows
desktop are held in the Recycle Bin until you remove them.
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Step 1: Open the Deleted Items Folder
To empty your deleted items, first open the Deleted Items folder. Click its icon on the
Outlook Bar. Use the Scroll arrow button to locate the icon.
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Step 2: Chose the Items to Delete
To permanently erase an Outlook item from your system, select the item from the
Deleted Items folder. To select more than one item, hold down the Ctrl key
while clicking items.
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Step 3: Click the Delete Button
Click the Delete button on the Outlook toolbar.
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Step 4: Confirm the Deletion
A confirmation box appears asking you if you really want to delete the item. Click Yes.
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Step 5: Undelete Items
If you have sent Outlook items to the Deleted Items folder but change your mind
about deleting them, you can retrieve them. Select the item and drag it to any
folder in the Outlook bar.
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