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How do I compact my Notes Databases?

Open your Lotus Notes Program and go to your workspace. You can use your workspace icon to get to your workspace. Just click on the icon on the left hand side.
workspace icon

Upon viewing your workspace right click the desired Local database and select Database => Properties.

right click and select database propterties

Once the new window appears select the black i tab

click on the black i tab

Click on % used, if lower than 95%, click on Compact. Close window.

click on Compact

If you look at the bottom left hand side of your workspace you will see that the compact is starting. It will also tell you when it has finished. Once you close the window you can start doing the process for the next local database. there is no need to wait for the compacting to finish. Your local databases are usually:

Inbox
Outbox
CMG Address Book
Hearst Address Book
(the following applies for CMG field users)
CMG Production Management
CMG Assignments
CMG Magazine Discussions
CMG Magazine Issues

compacting has started

compacting has completed