OUTLOOK Create a new folder function

The OUTLOOK Create a new folder function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Outlook functionality to create a new folder.

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


Description

The OUTLOOK Create a new folder function allows you to create a new folder.


Setting it up

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

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

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the OUTLOOK Create a new 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 Create a new folder option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
AccountYesText-The Outlook e-mail account
Folder / mailboxYesText-The folder or mailbox name

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Outlook not openOutlook is not running
Folder not foundThe specified folder does not exist

Tips

  • Opens a specific mailbox folder in Outlook

Related functions

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