If you delete a message, it goes to the deleted items folder automatically.
Is this not working? Are you perchance using an IMAP account?

Note - the deleted items folder is *not* a good place to store anything. If
you think you might need something later, don't delete it. You don't keep
your crystal champagne flutes in your kitchen wastebasket, do you? :-)


CASE1212 wrote:
In Outlook 2003 when I finish reading a message, I want to delete it
but want it to go to the deleted message folder, in case I need it
later. Do I have to move each message to the deleted folder once I
have deleted it or is there a way to have them move automatically to
the deleted folder when I close Outlook?

I know to not check the box to empty the deleted folder upon closing.

Bill Case