How to Check Outlook Mailbox Size
Managing your Outlook mailbox size is crucial for maintaining an organized and efficient email experience. Whether you’re running out of space or simply want to keep an eye on your storage, knowing how to check your Outlook mailbox size is essential. In this article, we will guide you through the process of checking your Outlook mailbox size on both the desktop and web versions of Outlook.
Checking Outlook Mailbox Size on Desktop
1. Open Outlook on your computer.
2. Click on the “File” tab in the upper-left corner of the window.
3. In the “Info” section, click on “Account Settings” and then choose “Account Settings” again from the dropdown menu.
4. In the “Account Settings” dialog box, select the “Mail” tab and click on “View” next to the email account you want to check the size for.
5. This will open the Properties window for your email account. Click on the “Data Files” tab.
6. Here, you will see the total size of your mailbox. This will give you an overview of how much space you are currently using.
Checking Outlook Mailbox Size on Web Version
1. Open your web browser and go to the Outlook web version.
2. Click on the gear icon in the upper-right corner to access the settings menu.
3. Select “Options” from the dropdown menu.
4. In the “Options” window, click on “Mail” on the left-hand side.
5. Scroll down to the “Manage email messages” section and click on “View mailboxes and properties” under “Mailbox size and rules.
6. You will now see a list of your mailboxes. Click on the mailbox you want to check the size for.
7. The size of the selected mailbox will be displayed next to the “Size” column.
Additional Tips
1. To free up space in your Outlook mailbox, consider deleting unnecessary emails, moving emails to a different folder, or using the “Clean Up Folder” feature.
2. You can also adjust the size of your Outlook mailbox by changing the maximum number of items allowed in the “Mailbox size and rules” settings.
3. Regularly monitoring your Outlook mailbox size can help you avoid unexpected storage issues and ensure a smooth email experience.
By following these steps, you can easily check your Outlook mailbox size and take the necessary actions to manage your email storage effectively.
