Outlook 2002: need better notification of folders with unread messages

[tbone]

I use several mail accounts, all of which are accessed via POP3. I
have set up rules using the Outlook 2002 wizard that move certain
incoming messages from the inbox to other folders, based on various
criteria. Under Outlook 2000, those folders would get opened up in the
tree list so that the bold folder names (for folders with the
filtered, unread messages) could be seen. With Outlook 2002, even that
small indication of filtered, unread mail is gone. I've found messages
over a week old because I was unaware of this (mis)behavior.

I have set up a saved search that locates all unread messages, but
that takes several clicks and a long wait while the entire mailbox is
searched, and it finds unread messages in the Deleted folder as well.
It works, but is suboptimal.

Can I get Outlook to do anything more helpful?

Thanks
tbone

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

HAve you applied all relevant service packs for Office XP?

 

[Krooz]

Hi - not sure if this will help but, right click on one of the headings in
your inbox (eg:Subject). Select Customise Current View, then have a look
through the available fields you can set up. I use the "Read" icon which
puts an envelope next to the message so that I can see a a glance whether or
not the message has been read. This has a different function to the "Icon"
envelope.
Hope it helps, K