Add or remove a folder in Outlook for Mac

Create a top-level folder

1. Right-click your account name in the folder pane (sidebar) and select New Folder.
2. A new folder is created under the selected account and is ready to be named. To rename the folder, right-click it and select Rename Folder.

Create a nested folder

1. Right-click a folder in which you want to create a nested folder and select New Folder. Give the new folder a name.
2. An arrow will appear to the left of the folder. Click the arrow to hide the new folder you just created. Click it again to see the new folder you just created.
3. You can rename the folder by right-clicking it and selecting Rename Folder.
4. You can also move the folder by clicking and dragging it to your preferred position and then letting go of the mouse button.

Delete a folder

1. Select the folder you want to remove and click the Delete button in the ribbon.  You can also right-click the folder you want to remove and select Delete Folder.

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