The Deleted Items folder in Outlook is like your recycle bin in Windows. When you delete an item from Outlook (like a mail message, a task, or a calendar item), Outlook doesn’t actually delete it. Instead, it puts the item in the Deleted Items folder. You can see this folder in the navigation pane in either the mail view or in the folder list. (It may also be accessible from Outlook Today.)

 

 

Just like opening messages, there are a few ways to delete messages:

-       Click on the message to select it and press the delete key on your keyboard.

-       Click the delete icon () on the standard toolbar.

-       Click on the Edit menu and click Delete. (You’ll see the same delete icon there.)

-       Right-click on the message and choose Delete.

 

Every now and then, you should empty the deleted items folder, kind of like taking the trash out. You can either right-click on the Deleted Items folder and choose “Empty Deleted Items folder” or click Tools and choose “Empty Deleted Items folder.” But be careful, once you choose this option your items are really gone for good!