How to Recover a Deleted Draft in Outlook 2016 Easily

Learn quick steps to recover deleted drafts in Outlook 2016 using Deleted Items folder and Recover Deleted Items feature.

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To recover a deleted draft in Outlook 2016, check the 'Deleted Items' folder first. Navigate to this folder, find the deleted draft, right-click on it, and select 'Move' > 'Other Folder' > 'Drafts'. If it’s not there, use 'Recover Deleted Items' by clicking on the 'Folder' tab, then 'Recover Deleted Items', and choose the draft to restore it. Act quickly, as items are permanently deleted after a certain period.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I recover a deleted draft if it is not in the Deleted Items folder in Outlook 2016? Yes, if the draft is not in the Deleted Items folder, try using the Recover Deleted Items feature under the Folder tab to restore it before it is permanently deleted.
  2. How long does Outlook 2016 keep deleted drafts before permanent deletion? Deleted items, including drafts, are typically kept for a limited retention period depending on your mailbox settings, often around 30 days, after which they are permanently deleted.
  3. What steps should I follow to move a recovered draft back to the Drafts folder in Outlook 2016? Right-click the recovered draft in the Deleted Items folder, select Move, then Other Folder, and choose Drafts to restore it back to your drafts.

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