To select multiple emails in Microsoft Outlook, you can use different methods based on your preferences and the version of Outlook you’re using. Here are the common methods:

Method 1: Using the Mouse This method is the most straightforward and works in all versions of Outlook.

1. Open Outlook: Launch Microsoft Outlook and ensure you are in the mailbox or folder where you want to select multiple emails.
2. Click and Drag: Click on the first email you want to select, hold down the left mouse button, and then drag your mouse pointer over the emails you want to select. This action will highlight the selected emails.
   • To select consecutive emails, click on the first email, hold down the Shift key on your keyboard, and then click on the last email in the sequence.
   • To select non-consecutive emails, click on the first email, hold down the Ctrl key (Command key on Mac), and then click on the additional emails you want to select.
3. Release the Mouse Button: Once you have selected the desired emails, release the mouse button or the keyboard keys.

The selected emails will now be highlighted and can be subjected to various actions such as moving, deleting, or marking as read.

Method 2: Using the Checkbox (Outlook 2013 and Later) In Outlook 2013 and later versions, you can enable checkboxes for email selection.

1. Open Outlook: Launch Microsoft Outlook.
2. Enable Checkboxes:
   • Click on the „View” tab in the Ribbon.
   • In the „Current View” group, check the „Use checkboxes to select items” option.
3. Select Emails: You will now see checkboxes next to each email. Simply click on the checkboxes next to the emails you want to select.

Method 3: Using Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts can also be used to select emails:

1. Open Outlook: Launch Microsoft Outlook.
2. Select One Email: Click on one email to give it focus.
3. Select Multiple Emails:
   • To select consecutive emails: Click on the first email, hold down the Shift key, and press the Down Arrow key to select emails below the focused email. Use the Up Arrow key to select emails above the focused email.
   • To select non-consecutive emails: Click on one email, hold down the Ctrl key (Command key on Mac), and then press the Spacebar to toggle the selection of each email.

These methods should help you easily select multiple emails in Microsoft Outlook, allowing you to manage your emails more efficiently.