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Why can't I add an item to a public folder?

You may not have permission to create items in the folder. See the folder owner or your administrator. For information about how to check folder permissions, click .

Some public folders require that you post information by using a particular form that you may not have set up. For information about forms, see your administrator.

The item type needs to match the folder type. For example, you can't add a task item in a mail folder type. If you want to create a new item of a different item type than the folder, create the item in the matching folder type and then move the item into the public folder.