In Microsoft Outlook, how do I check my disk quota usage on the Exchange server?

Note: Exchange accounts at Indiana University have a default quota of 500MB. For information on managing your usage of Exchange server resources, see In Microsoft Outlook 2002, 2003, and 2007 for Windows, what can I do about an "exceeding" or "over size limit" message?

Different versions of Outlook provide different ways to check your Exchange disk quota usage. In Outlook 2002 and 2003, you have a choice of methods.

Note: In Outlook 2003, the instructions below assume that you are not using Cached Exchange Mode.

Outlook 2002, 2003, or 2007

1. From the Tools menu, choose Mailbox Cleanup... .
   
   
2. Click View Mailbox Size... (Outlook 2003 or 2007) or Click Here (Outlook 2002).

Outlook 2000, 2002, or 2003

1. From the View menu, select Folder List.
   
   
2. In the "Folder List" column, right-click Outlook Today-[Mailbox-Name], where Name is your name.
   
   
3. Select Properties or Properties for Mailbox.
   
   
4. Under the General tab, click Folder Size.
   
   
5. Your total usage is listed beside "Total Size (Fld+SubFld)". A detailed breakdown of each folder's size is listed below the total.

Outlook Web Access

If you are using Outlook Web Access, refer to In Outlook Web Access, how do I check my Exchange quota?

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