Prerequisites / Minimum Requirements
- User has access to Microsoft Outlook.
- Outlook is signed in and connected to the mailbox.
- Applicable to:
- Outlook (Classic) for Windows
- Outlook (New) for Windows
End State / Outcome
The selected Outlook rule is successfully deleted and no longer processes incoming or outgoing email.
How to Steps
Delete a Rule in Outlook (Classic)
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Open Outlook (Classic).
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Click the File tab in the top-left corner.
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Select Manage Rules & Alerts.
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In the Rules and Alerts window, select the rule you want to delete.
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Click Delete.
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Click Yes to confirm.
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Click OK to close the window.
Delete a Rule in Outlook (New)
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Open Outlook (New).
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Click the Settings icon (⚙️) in the top-right corner.
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Select Mail.
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Click Rules.
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Locate the rule you want to delete.
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Select the Delete option (trash can icon) next to the rule.
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Confirm the deletion if prompted.
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