Applies To
Outlook for Microsoft 365 Outlook 2024 Outlook 2021 Outlook 2019 Outlook 2016 New Outlook for Windows

The folder pane displays all folders in Outlook. If the folder pane is minimized, you won't be able to see your folders.

There are two ways you can view the folder pane in classic Outlook.

Note: You can change how Outlook arranges folders by clicking Folder Pane > Options.

  1. Select View > Folder Pane > Normal.

  2. Expand the Folder Pane by select the > on the side of the window.

Tip: Select Minimized to minimize the Folder Pane or Off to remove it from the screen.

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