Normally a hand means that something is shared, however that isn't the norm
in Outlook even in public folders. Are you sure it's a hand or is it an arrow
that indicates it's set to synch with the server (usually done if you use a
laptop and take it off the network to use elsewhere)?

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"Simon" wrote:

I have outlook 2003 running with an exchange

I have about 20 folder. I have about 4 folder have a hand under them
and the rest do not

What does the hand mean and how do i remove it

Thanks

Simon