Apple mail client filter

The joys of email filtering!

Apple Mail, the default email client on macOS, allows you to set up filters to automatically sort, forward, or delete emails based on specific criteria. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set up filters in Apple Mail:

Creating a Filter

1. Open Apple Mail and select the mailbox you want to create a filter for.
2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or press Cmd +,).
3. In the Preferences window, click on the "Rules" tab.
4. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to create a new rule.
5. In the "Rule" window, select the condition you want to apply to the filter (e.g., "From" or "Subject").
6. Enter the specific criteria for the filter (e.g., "From: [email address]" or "Subject: [specific words]").
7. Choose the action you want the filter to take (e.g., "Move to folder" or "Delete").
8. Click "OK" to save the filter.

Examples of Filter Conditions

• From: [email address] - Move emails from a specific sender to a designated folder.
• Subject: [specific words] - Move emails with a specific subject to a designated folder.
• Contains: [specific words] - Move emails containing specific words to a designated folder.
• Is: [specific phrase] - Move emails with a specific phrase in the body to a designated folder.
• Has attachment: [specific file type] - Move emails with attachments of a specific file type to a designated folder.

Tips and Variations

• You can create multiple filters with different conditions and actions.
• You can also use the "And" and "Or" operators to combine conditions.
• To exclude emails from a filter, use the "Not" operator (e.g., "Not From: [email address]").
• You can also use the "Smart Mailbox" feature to create filters based on more complex conditions, such as "Unread" or "Flagged" emails.

By setting up filters in Apple Mail, you can streamline your email management, reduce clutter, and increase productivity.