Forum Discussion
Always display what folder an email is located
When searching for emails, I would like the Folder to be added to the top column.
ccodreanu New Outlook and web versions display the folder location and category with search or category results. This functionality has been available for quite some time.
#traccreations4e 11/12/2024
12 Replies
Our team is currently testing an Outlook add-in that shows the full folder path of each email (not just the parent folder) and helps users move similar messages instantly.
I’ve been following discussions here to understand Outlook users’ most common pain points — especially around search, folder visibility, and mailbox organization.
It’s great to see how Microsoft supports independent developers who build solutions to improve user experience.
The add-in is now in the testing stage, so it’s completely free while we gather feedback.
I’m not sure if posting a direct link here follows community rules, so if anyone is curious to try it — just send me a direct message. Happy to share early access and hear your thoughts!
Dear Teresa,
Thank you a lot for the explanation and prompt reply!
ccodreanu New Outlook and web versions display the folder location and category with search or category results. This functionality has been available for quite some time.
#traccreations4e 11/12/2024
- Right-click on one of the column headers, select Field Chooser > All Mail fields > find the "In folder" one and drag and drop it where you want it to appear. Then go to View > Save current view...
Thank you for sharing an answer rather than telling me it's not a problem (then why would I be here?).
VasilMichev the reply on this last message regarding this question directed a person to right click a header and then select field Chooser. Unfortunately when I right cllick on a header, I don't get that option. This is what I get and it's on new outlook.
How do I get a column that says "folder" across the top and it tells me what folder an email is in? Thank you for any help!
Do you know when this option would be available on the web-version of Outlook?
