Discovering that one or more folders are missing in Outlook could be a mistake or something more serious. Either way, this is a relatively common problem with simple solutions.

There are several things that can cause your folders in Outlook to disappear. One of the following could be the source of the problem:

All of these solutions are relatively simple to implement, but we have put the tips in a specific order. So start at the top and work your way down.

Close Outlook and reopen it. This may seem like a simple step, but you’d be surprised at the problems that resolve themselves by simply closing the program for a few seconds.