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Unable to locate or retrieve an Outlook attachment that was inadvertently saved to the How to Access Outlook Temp Folder? Do you want to get Outlook’s documents back? You saved a file to your Outlook Temp folder, but you can no longer locate it or your file.
The Outlook Temp folder, which is used to store all attachment content and cached versions of processed items only sent from Outlook as attachments, may need to be opened by many Microsoft Office users with or without Mac OS X.
Let’s quickly go over how to open the Outlook Temporary Folder and any files you may have saved there, including working files, email attachments, HTML signatures, images, PDFs, documents, and other types of content.
Steps to Access the Outlook Temp Folder
- Navigate to the Finder in Mac, whether it’s the desktop or a folder doesn’t matter
- Pull down the “Go” menu and choose “Go To Folder” (or hit Command Shift G if you prefer keystrokes)
- Enter the following path:
- ~/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/Outlook Temp/
- Click on the “Go” button and you’re now in the Outlook Temp cache folder
The Outlook Temp folder contains attachments and other items that are caches created by and used with Outlook, some of them are user facing and some of them are not intended to be.
If the user Library folder in Mac OS X is visible, you can also manually navigate to the Outlook Temp cache folder, which is located in the user Library > Caches > Temporary Items > Outlook Temp directory. You can find the file(s) you’re looking for once you’re in the Outlook Temp folder on the Mac, whether they’re attachments you’ve been editing, want to make a copy of, or anything else.
What Can You Do with Microsoft Outlook?
- Outlook provides a variety of options for sending, receiving, and forwarding email, as well as being able to navigate the inbox and folders.
- Outlook integrates other Microsoft Office apps like Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Microsoft Outlook users can collaborate with coworkers by allowing them to easily exchange Microsoft Office content.
- Companies and organizations can share Outlook calendars among staff members to optimize the ability to collaborate in the workplace.
- Users can sync personal data using Microsoft Outlook on computers, smartphones, or tablets.
- Outlook allows users to enter information into the calendar that can be synced up with various devices.
- Personal data can be integrated into Outlook, including virtual sticky notes, calendars, address books, and to-do lists.
- Microsoft Outlook can integrate with other online services and apps, including Uber, Google Play, Facebook, Yelp, Skype, Boomerang, and Evernote.
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FAQ
Where are Outlook email attachments stored?
You can select a different location each time you save an attachment instead of having it saved by default in your Documents folder. Another method for saving an attachment is to drag it from your email message to your desktop.
How do I find hidden temp files in Windows 10?
Go to Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization after clicking the Start button. After choosing Folder Options, choose the View tab. Select Show hidden files, folders, and drives under Advanced settings, and then click OK.
Why can’t I find my attachments in Outlook?
When you can’t see attachments in Outlook, the issue is typically brought on by the app settings, your antivirus software, or technical restrictions on your device. The proper loading of Outlook attachments may also be hampered by a slow or overloaded internet connection
How do I recover email attachments in Outlook?
- Make sure you’re connected to your mail server.
- In Outlook, select Deleted Items from your email folder list. …
- In the Folder menu, select Recover Items Deleted from this folder.
- Select the items you want to recover, select Recover Deleted Items, then select OK.