How to Recover an Accidentally Deleted Draft Email in Outlook

Learn easy steps to recover deleted draft emails in Outlook by restoring them from Deleted Items or Recoverable Items folders.

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To recover an accidentally deleted draft email in Outlook, go to the 'Deleted Items' folder. Search for your draft email and right-click on it. Select 'Move' and then choose the 'Drafts' folder to restore it. If you can’t find your draft, check the 'Recoverable Items' folder found in 'Deleted Items' using the same steps.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I recover a deleted draft email after emptying the Deleted Items folder in Outlook? Yes, you can try recovering it from the Recoverable Items folder, which stores emails deleted from Deleted Items for a limited time.
  2. Where is the Recoverable Items folder located in Outlook? The Recoverable Items folder is a hidden folder within the Deleted Items folder accessible via Outlook or Outlook Web App.
  3. How long does Outlook keep deleted emails in the Recoverable Items folder? Typically, Outlook retains deleted emails in the Recoverable Items folder for 14 to 30 days, depending on your organization's settings.

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