Open a Public Folder in Outlook
Open a public or shared folder in Outlook. Depending on your operating system and version of Outlook, these instructions may vary slightly.
If you are looking to access a folder that is not available to you after following these instructions, your manager should submit a ticket to the ITS Help Desk.
Open a Public Folder in Outlook on Windows
- Open the Outlook.
- Click on the ellipses in the bottom left hand corner of the application.
or - Select Folders from the menu.
or - You will now see a new section in the navigation bar on the left side of the screen called Public Folders - your email address. Click on the arrow to expand the section and then select All Public Folders.
or - The public folders are listed in alphabetical order by department. Select the appropriate folder.
- To quickly access the folder/calendar in the future, right-click on the desired Public Folder, and select Add to Favorites.
Open a Public Folder in Outlook on Mac
- Open Outlook.
- Select the Tools ribbon at the top of your application.
- Search for the public folder or calendar you are looking to access.
- To quickly access the folder/calendar in the future, select the calendar name and choose Subscribe.
Contact the ITS Help Desk in the Library Room 230 or at (203) 254-4069 for assistance.