Add a Public Folder to the Favorites List

  1. In Outlook 2016, look for the ··· button in the lower-left corner, to the right of Tasks, and choose Folders.
  2. Scroll down to the bottom, and click the arrow to expand Public Folders - username@twu.edu
  3. Expand All Public Folders, and then browse to the specific folder.
  4. Right-click on the folder, select Add to Favorites
  5. An Add to Favorites dialogue box displays. Click Add.
  6. This adds the folder to the Favorites list within the Public Folders - username@twu.edu folder on the folder pane.
  7. Expand the Favorites folder under Public Folders - username@twu.edu
  8. Right-click on the specific folder, select Show in Favorites. This step will place the folder into the main Favorites shortcut list on the Email pane view of Outlook. 

To add a public folder calendar to the Favorites list, follow steps 1-6. Access through the Calendar tab. 

For additional support, contact the Technology Service Desk at 940-898-3971servicedesk@twu.edu, techchat.twu.edu, or submit a request through the Technology Service Catalog.

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Article ID: 16216
Created
Wed 8/31/16 3:08 PM
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Mon 9/12/22 2:49 PM

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