Delete Email
Windows
Delete
Deletes the selected email.
Outlook Delete Email Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Deletes the selected email. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Outlook, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Delete
- Mac
- Delete
- Web
- Delete
How to delete email in Outlook with the keyboard
- Open Outlook and go to where you want to delete email.
- Press Delete on Windows or Delete on Mac.
Outlook Delete Email Shortcut for Windows
Press Delete.
Outlook Delete Email Shortcut for Mac
Press Delete.
Outlook Delete Email Shortcut for Outlook Web
Press Delete.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Outlook delete email shortcut?
On Windows, press Delete. On a Mac, press Delete.
Is there a Mac shortcut to delete email in Outlook?
Yes: Delete.
Does it work in Outlook for the web?
Yes: Delete.
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