An outbox is the location or folder where e-mail is stored before being sent. Below is a short list of reasons why the outbox is used.

Reasons for the outbox

  • Allows an e-mail to be composed and stored even if there is no Internet connection. Once the computer’s connection is restored, all e-mails in the outbox are sent automatically.
  • Gives the user time to review, edit, and delete messages before they are sent.
  • Allows the user to respond to all their e-mails in bulk, which helps prevent interruptions.

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Once e-mail is sent, if your e-mail program or service has a Sent items folder, it’s moved from the outbox to the Sent items.

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