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Delete an email

When you delete an email, it is moved to the Deleted items folder. It is not permanently deleted.
  1. To delete an email, perform one of the following tasks:
    Task
    Steps
    Delete an email
    1. Swipe left on the email in the message list.
    2. Tap
      Trash
      .
    Delete multiple email messages
    1. Tap
      Edit
      and select the email messages that you want to delete.
    2. Tap
      Delete
      at the bottom of the screen.
    Permanently delete email messages
    1. In the email message list, tap The Menu icon >
      Deleted Items
      .
    2. Tap
      Edit
      and select the messages that you want to permanently delete or tap
      Delete All
      to permanently delete all messages in the Deleted Items folder.