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How to See the Total Inbox Message Count in Outlook

Change the default Outlook setting

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Right-click desired email folder and select Properties > General tab > Show total number of items > OK.To view a folder's message count, select the folder > right-click the status bar > select Items in View. This article explains how to change the default setting in Outlook to show the total number of messages in a folder, including read and unread messages. Instructions apply to Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007; and Outlook for Microsoft 365.

See the Total Inbox Message Count in Outlook

Each Outlook folder can be set up to show either the number of unread messages or the number of total messages. When you change the default setting for one folder, the other folders are not affected. To show the total number of messages in a folder instead of the number of unread emails: Right-click on a folder. For example, the Inbox. Select Properties. Go to the General tab. Select Show total number of items. Select OK.

Display the Message Count in the Status Bar

To see the total number of messages for a folder in the Outlook status bar: Select a folder. Right-click on the status bar and select Items in View if it's not already selected. The total number of messages in the folder appears on the left side of the status bar. Select a blank area of the screen to close the menu. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Forward Multiple Emails Individually in Outlook Display Word Count in Microsoft Word 2013 How to Purge Deleted Outlook Email How to Purge Deleted Messages Automatically in Outlook How to Recall an Email in Outlook How to Save an Outlook Email as a PDF How to Streamline Conversations in Outlook How to Forward an Email as an Attachment in Outlook How to Fix Outlook Search When It's Not Working How to Clear the Outlook Cache How to Export Emails From Outlook How to Download Only the Headers for Large Messages in Outlook How to Hide Strikethrough Messages in Outlook How to Recover Mail From the Outlook Junk Mail Folder How to Set the Default Account in Outlook How to View Mail Grouped by Conversation Thread in Outlook Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies