How do I add, delete, or rename folders in Mail?

The Mail app shows the folders that are configured with each mail account. If you need to create, rename, or delete a folder, sign in to the web service for your account, such as Hotmail, and make the changes there. Any changes you make to folders through your accounts’ web interface will be automatically reflected in Mail the next time you sync the account.

If you have Windows 10 you can do it by selecting (more) and the + sign next to (all folders) to add and to delete a folder just right click the folder you want delete.

This is helpful,, thank you.   BUT it is cumbersome compared to the old way.

So far, I like Windows 8, but I'm really missing the ease of use of Outlook Express and/or Outlook!  Now I have to use two places for e-mail, particularly if I want to create folders, which I use all the time.  It's a bit exasperating and may cause me to not use Windows Mail at all.  If I have to go to my web mail and create all my folders there first, I may as well just pin my web mail to the Start screen and delete the tile for Windows Mail.  I'm also irritated that I can't find how to add contacts and groups, which I also use all the time.  And how do you know if there's a spell check on or not?  I'd also like to request a 'read receipt'.  I hope Microsoft will take all comments on board and provide an update.

Hi Michael,

That seems incredible that the Mail app in Windows 8 doesn't have this function.  Do you think this is intentional or some form of omission that will be corrected?

I am using the Metro apps more and more but something like this and the lack of drag and drop for mails seems like a step back in many ways.

What do you think?

ps.  I am now re-installing Office 2010 / Outlook as its far more versatile.