How to create a Folder and move Emails in Outlook

Description: This article will show you how to create a folder in Microsoft Outlook and then move existing emails to that folder for better organization.

  1. Open Outlook by selecting it from the Start Menu.
    Windows 10 Desktop, Start menu, Outlook
  2. In Outlook select Folder then select New Folder.
    Outlook, Folder, New Folder
  3. Type a Name for the new folder and then choose where you want it to be located - Inbox in this example - choosing any existing folder would create a subfolder under that folder. Select OK to save the selection.
    Create New Folder window, Inbox Selection, OK
  4. The folder appears under the section you chose.
    Outlook, List of folders under Inbox
  5. Select an email, choose Home, then choose Move.
  6. Select the folder that you want the email to move to.
    Outlook Ribbon, Move menu, List of folders
  7. The email will move to the new location.
    Outlook, Folders, Emails

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