Outlook Select All Emails Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Selects every message in the folder. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Outlook, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows: Ctrl+A
Mac: Cmd+A
Web: Ctrl+A

Outlook

Select All Emails

Windows

Ctrl+A

Selects every message in the folder.

How to select all emails in Outlook with the keyboard

Open Outlook and go to where you want to select all emails.
Press Ctrl + A on Windows or Cmd + A on Mac.

Outlook Select All Emails Shortcut for Windows

Press Ctrl + A.

Outlook Select All Emails Shortcut for Mac

Press Cmd + A.

Outlook Select All Emails Shortcut for Outlook Web

Press Ctrl + A.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Outlook select all emails shortcut?

On Windows, press Ctrl + A. On a Mac, press Cmd + A.

Is there a Mac shortcut to select all emails in Outlook?

Yes: Cmd + A.

Does it work in Outlook for the web?

Yes: Ctrl + A.

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