Using Rules to Move Messages to a Folder

Using Rules to Move Messages to a Folder

Creating rules to move messages can be an efficient way to control your inbox and organize your e-mail.

1. Click on File

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Select Manage Rules and Alerts, select New Rule.

The Rules Wizard dialogue box opens.

3. From Step 1: Select a Template, select move messages from someone to a folder to apply to incoming messages.

4. Within Step 2: Edit the Rule Description, select the underlined term people or public group to modify information about the sender.

5. Select the contact this rule is applied to and select From to add.

Select OK to apply.

Note: The sender must be added to your address book in order to utilize this function.

6. Within Step 2: Edit the Rule Description, select the term specified to choose the destination folder for incoming messages.

7. Select Finish to apply and begin processing rule.

Your rule will be applied to the selected folder.