Big Sur Tip :: How to compact your outlook datafile

Hi There,

Overtime as your email comes in, your cache file grows and grows. Even if you delete mail – its still growing. From time to time its good to compact the cache database to remove white space (deleted items). To run a Compact, read below or watch the quick 60 second video that we made.

Microsoft Office Outlook 2010

1. Click the File tab on the Ribbon, and then click the Info tab on the menu.
2. Click the Accounts Settings tab, and then click on Accounts Settings again
3. Click the Data Files tab.
4. Click to select your Personal folder, and then click Settings.
5. On the General tab, click Compact Now.
6. Click OK, and then click Close.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/289987