How To: Archive Email in Outlook

Summary

Move email out of your inbox to the Archive folder in Outlook without deleting it.

Body

Archiving clears an email out of your inbox without deleting it. It moves to your Archive folder, where you can still find it and search for it on any device.

In this article

Archive an email

1

Select one or more emails.

2

Select Archive in the toolbar.

Changed your mind? Select Undo in the message that pops up, or move the email back from the Archive folder.

Find archived email

  • Open the Archive folder in the folder list on the left.
  • Or search for it. Search includes the Archive folder.

Archive or delete?

  • Archive email you’re done with but might need later.
  • Delete email you won’t need again.
  • Archiving doesn’t free up mailbox space, because the email is still in your mailbox. To check your space, see How To: Check How Much Mailbox Space You're Using.

Get help

Submit a request through the Microsoft Office 365 E-mail & Calendar service, or:

Still need help? Contact the IT Service Desk:

  • Call: 612.343.4170
  • Visit: Miller Hall 226
  • Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT

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Article ID: 165626
Created
Mon 10/26/26 9:51 AM
Modified
Mon 10/26/26 9:51 AM
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