How to Delete Emails from Outlook Permanently
In today’s digital age, managing your email inbox can be a daunting task. Over time, your Outlook inbox can accumulate a vast number of emails, making it difficult to find the information you need. Deleting emails from Outlook permanently can help you declutter your inbox and free up space on your email server. In this article, we will guide you through the process of deleting emails from Outlook permanently, ensuring that they are gone for good.
1. Deleting Emails from the Outlook Web App
If you are using the Outlook Web App, follow these steps to delete emails permanently:
1. Log in to your Outlook Web App account.
2. Navigate to the folder containing the emails you want to delete.
3. Select the emails you want to delete by clicking on the checkbox next to each email.
4. Click on the “Delete” button located at the top of the screen.
5. A confirmation prompt will appear. Click “Yes” to confirm the deletion.
6. The selected emails will be moved to the Deleted Items folder.
7. To delete the emails permanently, open the Deleted Items folder.
8. Select all the emails you want to delete permanently.
9. Click on the “Empty Deleted Items Folder” button at the top of the screen.
10. A confirmation prompt will appear. Click “Yes” to confirm the deletion.
2. Deleting Emails from the Outlook Desktop Application
If you are using the Outlook desktop application, follow these steps to delete emails permanently:
1. Open the Outlook desktop application and navigate to the folder containing the emails you want to delete.
2. Select the emails you want to delete by clicking on the checkbox next to each email.
3. Right-click on the selected emails and choose “Delete.”
4. The selected emails will be moved to the Deleted Items folder.
5. To delete the emails permanently, open the Deleted Items folder.
6. Select all the emails you want to delete permanently.
7. Right-click on the selected emails and choose “Empty Deleted Items Folder.”
8. A confirmation prompt will appear. Click “Yes” to confirm the deletion.
3. Deleting Emails from the Outlook Mobile Application
If you are using the Outlook mobile application, follow these steps to delete emails permanently:
1. Open the Outlook mobile application and navigate to the folder containing the emails you want to delete.
2. Select the emails you want to delete by tapping on the checkbox next to each email.
3. Tap on the “Delete” button located at the top of the screen.
4. A confirmation prompt will appear. Tap “Yes” to confirm the deletion.
5. The selected emails will be moved to the Deleted Items folder.
6. To delete the emails permanently, open the Deleted Items folder.
7. Tap on the “Select All” button at the top of the screen.
8. Tap on the “Delete” button located at the bottom of the screen.
9. A confirmation prompt will appear. Tap “Yes” to confirm the deletion.
By following these steps, you can delete emails from Outlook permanently, ensuring that they are no longer accessible in your email account. Regularly decluttering your inbox can help improve your email experience and make it easier to manage your correspondence.
