Applies ToOutlook for Microsoft 365 Outlook 2024 Outlook 2021 Outlook 2019 Outlook 2016 Outlook 2013

The Unread Mail folder is a default Outlook Search Folder. If it isn't visible in your Folders list, you can add it.

  1. In Mail, click the Folder tab.

  2. In the New group, click New Search Folder.

    Tip: You can also open the New Search Folder dialog box by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+P.

  3. In the Reading Mail section, click Unread mail.

  4. Click OK.

Note: Use these same steps to add any default Search Folder. In step 2, in the New Search Folder dialog box, click the Search Folder that you want to add.

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