Outlook: Adding Public Folders to Outlook Favorites

Overview

This guide reviews how to add a Public Folder to Outlook Favorites in the Outlook Desktop App for ease of access.

Guide

1. On the left side of your screen, click the square with four tiny squares inside and select “Folders”. 
   *The "Folders" selection could also appear at the bottom of the folder list under the three dots menu.
   
    
2. Expand your public folders until you see a screen like this (this is just a section.)
   
    

3. Under your specific Office, you should find the folder you were given access to.  Right Click on the folder you wish to add to your Favorites.

4. Click “Add to Favorites”

5. Click Add

   *Clicking “Add” will add it to the Favorites Folder under your public folder.

6. Expand the Favorites folder at the bottom of the Public Folders – First.Last@suny.edu
   

7. Right Click on the folder you want to add to Favorites, Select "Show in Favorites"
    
8. This folder will now show up under Favorites in the Mail view