OUTLOOK Delete a folder function

This article describes the RPA Outlook functionality to delete a folder.

For a full list of available functions, please read OUTLOOK functions.

Description

The OUTLOOK Delete a folder function allows you to delete a folder and all its contents from the Outlook mailbox.

Setting it up

To use the OUTLOOK Delete a folder function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=outlook-folder-delete}}

Once on a process map:

1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the OUTLOOK Delete a folder function
2. Click on the green button's drop-down (right side of the green button labelled "Process")
3. On the menu that appears, click on the "+ Activity" item
4. From here you can select the OUTLOOK Delete a folder option
5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.

Errors

Tips

• This deletes the folder and all e-mails within it
• Use :: to target nested folders (e.g. Inbox::OldProject)

Related functions

• OUTLOOK Create a new folder
• OUTLOOK Rename a folder
• OUTLOOK List folders