How can I filter my incoming email in Outlook?

Answer

Filtering or pre-sorting your email into folders is a great option to save you time and get organized.

How can you automatically pre-sort your email as it comes in? Simple! Use Outlook's email Rules and Alerts feature.

Here is how:

  • In Outlook email, right click on your Inbox and create a new folder for your first filter.
    • Example folders:
      • Emails from a certain person or group or list
      • Emails with a specific word in their subject line
    • Once you have the folder created, let it be for the moment.
  • At the top of the page, look for the File tab and then Manage Rules and Alerts.
  • Once in Rules and Alerts:
    • Create a New Rule
      • You will have many options...follow the options given in the Outlook Rules Wizard.
      • Use the folder you set up earlier for this particular rule.
         
      In Rules and Alerts, select New Rule, then follow the directions in the Rules Wizard.
  • Last Updated Jul 17, 2018
  • Views 4412
  • Answered By Kerry Louvier

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