Office365 Outlook Web App - How to disable Forwarding

This is an overview for how to disable the forwarding of emails in the Outlook Web App in Office365.

To remove the forwarding of emails in the Outlook Web App in Office365:

1.  Login to Microsoft Office Online at office365.siue.edu.

2. Click the Outlook icon on the left side of the screen.

Arrow pointing to Outlook icon in Office Online main page

3. At the top of the screen, click the gear icon to open the Settings menu.

4. Enter the word "forwarding" in the search box and click the "Forwarding" option that appears.

Arrow pointing at settings icon and arrow pointing at 'Forwarding' option

5. Click the checkbox so that it becomes unmarked.

Arrow pointing to checkbox next to forwarding setting

6. Click the save button in order to save the new settings.

Arrow pointing at 'Save' button

To remove a forwarding rule in the Outlook Web App in Office365:

1.  Login to Microsoft Office Online at office365.siue.edu.

2. Click the Outlook icon on the left side of the screen.

Arrow pointing to Outlook icon in Office Online main page

3. At the top of the screen, click the gear icon to open the Settings menu.

4. Enter the word "rules" in the search box and click the "Inbox rules" option that appears.

Arrow pointing at settings icon and arrow pointing at 'Inbox rules' option

5. If you just want to disable a rule, click the slider on the left so that it is no longer highlighted in red.

6. If you want to delete a rule completely, click on the trash can to the right of the rule.

Arrow pointing at toggle slider and remove button for active rule

7. When you click the remove button, you will be prompted to confirm your decision. Click the "OK" button and the rule will be completely removed.

Arrow pointing at 'OK' button on confirmation screen



Keywords:
Office 365, office365, OWA, outlook web app, stop, disable, forward, forwarding, rule 
Doc ID:
77313
Owned by:
Sheryl M. in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Created:
2017-10-12
Updated:
2022-04-06
Sites:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville