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How to Find a Folder I Accidentally Moved in Outlook

Check the Deleted Items folder

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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If you have several folders on Outlook, chances are you might someday accidentally misplace a folder by dragging and dropping it into another folder. However, this may not be the only reason for the missing folder, there could be other factors as well.

In this guide, we will cover all the reasons behind it and discuss some quick ways to find a folder in Outlook.

Why can’t I find my folder in Outlook?

There could be several reasons why you can’t locate the folder; some of the common ones are mentioned here:

Now that you know the causes, let us check out the ways to find the folder in Outlook.

How to find a folder you accidentally moved in Outlook?

Before proceeding with any detailed steps for finding the folder, go through the following preliminary checks:

If you can’t see the lost folder, move to the troubleshooting steps mentioned below.

1. Check the Nearby folders

2. Use the Folder Size option

If you are facing a similar problem with emails, we recommend you check out the guide tofind the folder locationof the email.

3. Use the Instant Search & Advanced Find options

4. Check the Deleted Items folder

5. Use Windows Search

Having too many folders on Outlook could cause this issue more than once, so if you don’t want to invest your time finding them,save the Outlook folders to desktop.

6. Use a VBA code

So, these are methods you can use for finding folders in Outlook. If nothing worked for you, you need to look through every folder to locate it manually.

Still can’t find the folder; chances are you might have deleted it accidentally and need to useemail recovery software for Outlookto recover it.

If you have located it but facing an issue like theset of Outlook folders cannot be opened, we suggest you check out this guide to find quick solutions.

Please feel free to give us any information, tips, and your experience with the subject in the comments section below.

How to Find a Folder I Accidentally Moved in Outlook#

Why can’t I find my folder in Outlook?#

How to find a folder you accidentally moved in Outlook?#

1. Check the Nearby folders#

2. Use the Folder Size option#

3. Use the Instant Search & Advanced Find options#

4. Check the Deleted Items folder#

5. Use Windows Search#

6. Use a VBA code#