But how can I do this?  I have moved the email folders I want to archive to a new folder "On My Computer" and named is "Archive".  However, the export option seems to want to export my entire database rather than a specific folder.  Further, I keep being prompted that my database cannot be rebuilt with an error code.  I know my inbox has a lot of files - which is why I want to archive - but not delete.

Any help - quickly?

Thanks.
I cannot create a new folder (its not highlighted to allow me to do it), although once in awhile I can. What's going on and how do I prevent this problem? Thanks for your help.
process i am taking ... 

double click "on my computer" 
scroll down to New folder 
Untitled folder 1 appears 
Type in new folder name " personal emails" 
hit return 
personal emails returns to Untitled folder 



I just bought an new iMac and Office: mac2011 and I'm in the trial mode for the software.  No problems so far with Outlook connections to mail server, but Outlook won't let me create a new folder to store emails.  When I go to Help or New, other options are available but Folder remains in shaded grey, ie. not an option to open a new folder.

I've tried putting Outlook into Offline mode, but this doesn't help.
One of my Hotmail folders has somehow become a sub-folder. How can I change it back? I'm hoping there's a quicker way than just creating a new folder, moving all the contents across and deleting the sub-folder.
I have tried to find a solution to create a local/personal folder for my mails. I'm using IMAP account with outlook and my server space is running out.

For some reason I have not found a solution for this. When I have created a new folder the system does not ask or show where the folder is located and I can not get the properties open for the folder.
When I try to creat a REGULAR folder in hotmail  I get this message "You have reached your limit of CUSTOM folders." I dont want to creat a CUSTOM  folder. I want to creat a REGULAR  folder
In the Windows version i can do: File, New, Folder.  This in order to organize and file my e-mails.  My Mac version -2011- shows the Folder command in grey, as if it is unavailable. Why is this? Why can't i use this function? Thanks.
I can create a new folder for emails but when i double click to name the folder, it only stays in edit mode for 1-3 seconds - not enough time to fully type the folder name. Anyone know what causes this and/or how to fix this? it's anoying not being able to edit  folder names.