Folder Management in Outlook 2016 and Later

Folder management is a very important skill and in this time of teleworking and virtual instruction, it’s even more important.  Use of folders in Outlook can really increase efficiency and productivity.  The following guide gives instructions on creating a new folder in Microsoft Outlook as well as moving messages and navigating to/among folders.  This works only if you have Outlook installed on your laptop, but if you want to learn more about using Outlook on the web, you may want to view Chuck’s resources on that subject (linked at the bottom of this message)

 

To create a new folder

 

Here are some commands related to folders and messages that may be useful to you.  After typing the command, you will be in a dialogue allowing you to choose the folder/location.  Once you select the folder/location, press Enter.

 

Other Resources:

Use a screen reader to explore and navigate Outlook Mail

Basic tasks using a screen reader with email in Outlook

 

Why not give it a try (these key commands work whether or not you are using a screen reader and are generally quicker than using the mouse once you get into the habit of utilizing them).