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Master Your Inbox: Conquering Email with Apple Mail Filters

AnewVista Staff
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  • Tired of missing important emails or sifting through a mountain of digital clutter?

  • Messages from friends going to the Spam/Junk folder? 



Taming the Email Beast: Why Filters are Your Secret Weapon

Email providers do their best to keep spam at bay, but sometimes messages from friends and family get lost in the shuffle. Even adding contacts to your address book doesn't always guarantee those emails will reach your inbox. That's where Apple Mail filters come in.


Creating Rules to Rule Your Inbox

Filters, also known as rules, let you direct your emails with precision. Imagine all emails from your book club neatly organized in a dedicated folder, or messages from your doctor automatically flagged for immediate attention. With Apple Mail filters, you can make this a reality.


How to Set Up a Filter:

  1. Open Mail Preferences: Go to Mail > Preferences in the menu bar.

  2. Click on "Rules": You'll find this in the Preferences window.

  3. Click "Add Rule": Time to create your masterpiece!

  4. Give your rule a name: Something descriptive like "Book Club Emails" or "Important Clients".

  5. Set the conditions: This is where the magic happens. Choose from a variety of criteria, such as "sender," "recipient," "subject," or "message content." For example, you could create a rule that says "If any message is from 'janedoe@email.com', then move it to the 'Book Club' mailbox."

  6. Click "OK": Your rule is now active!


Email Privacy setting

Email Rules - Settings

Creating Filters in Email

Master your inbox with the power of Apple Mail filters!

Apple Mail filters can do much more than just move emails. You can use them to:

  • Color-code messages: Make important emails stand out.

  • Forward emails automatically: Keep others in the loop.

  • Delete spam: Say goodbye to junk mail.

  • Play a sound: Get notified of critical messages.


ANVCS.org: Your Guide to Digital Confidence

Feeling overwhelmed? Don't worry! AnewVista Community Services is here to guide you through the world of Apple Mail filters. Our classes and workshops provide hands-on instruction and personalized support, empowering you to master your inbox and confidently navigate the digital world.


Join us today and never miss an important email again!

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