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The 10 Best Tips for More Storage Space in Outlook

Froher Yosofy2 min read

Is your Outlook storage full and do you urgently need more space? Usually, from a certain point on, the storage space in Outlook is no longer sufficient. This can lead to slower performance, delays, and other issues. In this blog post, you will learn how to generate more storage space in Outlook. Read the following chapter for the top 10 tips!

10 Tips for Maximum Storage Space in Outlook

  1. Delete unwanted emails: Delete emails you no longer need and empty the trash regularly.

  2. Use the AutoArchive feature: This feature in Outlook allows you to automatically archive older emails, calendar entries, and other items to archive. You can also archive your emails manually.

  3. Use the Compact feature: Outlook has a button called Compact, which frees up space on your hard drive by deleting unused placeholders.

  4. Use online storage: Outlook can be integrated with various online storage services such as OneDrive or SharePoint. If you need to send large files, you can upload them to the online storage and send a download link instead of sending the file as an attachment.

  5. Limit attachment size: When sending attachments, restrict the size to what is necessary. Large attachments can cause your inbox to slow down and require more storage space.

  6. Use the trash for older items: Make sure to set up the trash for older items such as deleted emails, calendar events, and tasks. This will free up space in your inbox.

  7. Delete items in the Deleted Items folder: Go to the Deleted Items folder and delete all items you no longer need.

  8. Delete old calendar entries: Go through your calendar and delete old entries, that you no longer need.

  9. Reduce the number of synchronized items: Decrease the number of synchronized emails, calendar entries, and contacts to save storage space.

  10. Empty the Junk Email folder: Delete all junk emails stored in your junk email folder.

Alternatively, the Inbox Zero strategy can also be used in Outlook to free up more storage space. Click here for the relevant blog post.

By following these tips, you can free up more storage space in Outlook.

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