View only unread messages

Applies To: Outlook for Office 365 Outlook 2016 Outlook 2013 Outlook 2010 Outlook 2007

The Inbox or any mail folder can be filtered to display only unread messages. By default, unread messages appear in bold in the message list.

Newer versionsOffice 2007

  • In Outlook 2016, select the All drop-down at the top of the message list and then select Unread Mail.

    Screenshot shows the Unread Mail option selected from the All drop-down menu on the Inbox ribbon.

  • In Outlook 2016, 2013, and 2010, select the Filter Email drop-down in the Find group on the ribbon and select Unread.

    Filter E-mail command on the ribbon