Currently, you cannot delete a folder directly within the Outlook mobile app on your tablet (either Android or iOS). The most effective way to manage your folders, including deletion, is by using the Outlook web application.
The reference states: "Currently, there's no way to delete folder in Outlook mobile for Android or iOS. However, you can easily work around this by removing the folder through the web app — the action will automatically be applied to your mobile app."
This means that while you can't initiate the deletion from your tablet's Outlook app, deleting the folder via your web browser will sync and remove it from your tablet app automatically.
Deleting an Outlook Folder Using the Web App
Follow these steps to delete a folder in Outlook using a web browser, which will then sync the change to your tablet:
- Open a Web Browser: On your tablet, computer, or any other device, open a web browser like Chrome, Safari, or Edge.
- Go to Outlook Web: Navigate to the Outlook website, typically outlook.live.com or your organization's Outlook Web App (OWA) URL if you have a work/school account.
- Sign In: Log in to your Outlook account using your email address and password.
- Locate the Folder: In the folder pane on the left side of the screen, find the folder you wish to delete.
- Delete the Folder:
- Right-click on the folder you want to delete.
- From the context menu that appears, select "Delete folder".
- Confirm Deletion: You will likely be asked to confirm if you want to permanently delete the folder. Click "OK" or "Yes" to confirm.
Once confirmed, the folder will be deleted from your Outlook account on the server. The Outlook app on your tablet should then sync with the server and remove the folder from its view shortly after.
Why Use the Web App?
While it might seem inconvenient to switch to a browser, the web app offers the full functionality of Outlook that isn't always available in the streamlined mobile versions. Deleting folders is one such administrative task best handled through the web interface.
Using the web app ensures that the action is applied server-side, guaranteeing that the change is reflected across all devices where you access your Outlook account, including your tablet.
In summary, to delete a folder in Outlook on your tablet, you need to access the web version of Outlook and perform the deletion there. The change will then synchronize automatically to your tablet's app.
