Applies To
Outlook for Microsoft 365 Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac Outlook on the web New Outlook for Windows
  • To show the folder pane in classic Outlook, select the View tab, then select Layout > Folder Pane > Normal.

  • To hide the folder pane in classic Outlook, select the View tab, then select Layout > Folder Pane > Off

  • If the folder pane is on normal but minimized, Select the Expand icon to expand the left pane:

    Outlook expand folder list button  

    If the folder pane is minimized and then you expand it, it may minimize itself again when you are done using it. If you want to keep it open, after expanding it, select the pushpin  The pushpin icon button at the top right of the pane. 

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