Recover Deleted Items in Outlook 2016 for Mac

Are you struggling to recover deleted items in Outlook 2016 for Mac? If so, this article will guide you through the process of retrieving permanently deleted files, emails, or events.

First and foremost, it's essential to understand that Outlook keeps a separate folder called 'Recoverable Items' where it stores all permanently deleted files. To access this folder, follow these steps:

1. Click on the Folder tab in Outlook.

2. Select Recover Deleted Items from the drop-down menu.

The 'Recoverable Items' folder is where you can find items that have been purged from your 'Deleted Items' folder. If you've deleted an item and then emptied the 'Deleted Items' folder, you'll be able to recover it from this folder.

It's worth noting that if you have an IMAP account, you might be able to recover items from the Trash folder. However, without Exchange Online, you won't be able to recover items that have been permanently deleted or deleted from the 'Deleted Items' folder.

According to Office 365 support site, if you don't have an Exchange account (for example, you're using Outlook to connect to an IMAP or POP account), you may encounter difficulties with recovery. In this case, it's best to consult with your IT administrator to see what options are available.

The good news is that the 'Recoverable Items' folder has a default retention period of 30 days, which means that items in your 'Deleted items' folder will be purged after this time. If you're unable to recover an item from the 'Recovered Items' folder, it's likely gone forever.

In conclusion, recovering deleted items in Outlook 2016 for Mac is possible, but it requires a bit of effort and attention to detail. By following these steps, you should be able to retrieve your deleted files, emails, or events and prevent data loss.

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