Some Microsoft Outlook users have encountered a particular problem where they are unable to locate the trash can icon. For most people, this icon is available, but for others, it was there today and disappeared tomorrow. In this article, we will discuss how to fix the problem of disappearing Outlook trash icon in several ways.
Missing Outlook Recycle Bin Icon
The trash can icon in Microsoft Outlook is used by many people, but there may come a time when it just disappears without warning. If the Outlook Recycle Bin icon is missing, follow these methods to recover the Delete button on Outlook:
- Switch to mouse mode
- Reset Outlook
- Uninstall Office and reinstall Outlook.
Recover the Delete button on Outlook
1]Switch to mouse mode
OK, so from what we’ve gathered, it’s quite possible that the reason you don’t see the trash can icon is due to the mode change. Whenever the software is no longer in mouse mode and has switched to touch mode, several things will change, including the removal of the trash can icon located in the upper right section of emails.
Now, to get things back to normal, we suggest that you open Microsoft Outlook and then click on the quick access toolbar icon to reveal a bunch of options. In the drop-down menu, you should see Touch / Mouse mode. If you see a check mark, uncheck it, then restart Outlook and check again if the trash icon has returned.
In our experience, this alone should do this. However, if for some reason this is not the case, then we recommend that you repair Microsoft Outlook. This is the last resort, but it should get the job done.
2]Reset Outlook
OK, so to repair Microsoft Outlook, right-click the Start button, then select Applications and Features. In the new window that appears, please click on Outlook, then select Edit. Keep in mind that this will fix the entire Microsoft Office suite, not just Outlook.
After clicking Edit, follow the steps related to your type of installation. The options are Click to Run or MSI.
3]Did the repair not work? Uninstall Office and reinstall Outlook
The easiest way to uninstall Microsoft Outlook is to completely remove Office. Use the Office Uninstall Support Tool or the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant for best results. Once the program is disabled, just reinstall and come back to see if the trash can icon is where it should be now.
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