Applies ToOutlook for Microsoft 365 Outlook 2024 Outlook 2021 Outlook 2019 Outlook 2016
  1. On the File tab, click Options, and then click Advanced.

  2. Under Outlook start and exit, click Browse.

  3. In the Select Folder dialog box, select the folder you want to appear when you start Microsoft Outlook.

Note: You can use this procedure to start Microsoft Outlook with the Journal, Notes, or any Outlook folder open.

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