How to make a folder always to keep everything as unread?

Question

I have an unread folder in my Office Outlook 2007 account, the problem is when I select an item it becomes read, how can I make a folder that always force any emails inside it to be always unread?

Answer 1

Right-click on the folder, and check the radio button for "show total count" instead of "show unread count." The color of the number next to the folder will be a different color.

Answer 2

I came across this post, I know it's old but perhaps this will help.

I just change my settings in outlook to not mark selection as "read" on it's own.

If I want something marked as "read" I have to specifically select the message, and the "mark as read" button.

IN 2010 go to Outlook Options | Mail | Outlook panes | Reading Pane...

choose the options you want.

Answer 3

I can't find a tool for this, and there's no rule setting in Outlook to mark things as unread. You can probably make a macro or something to do a CTRL+A and CTRL+U in that folder (which would mark all as unread).