Apple mail create rules
In Apple Mail, you can create rules to automatically sort, forward, or delete emails based on specific conditions. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create rules in Apple Mail:
Step 1: Open Apple Mail
Open Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device.
Step 2: Go to Mail Preferences
On a Mac, go to Mail > Preferences. On an iOS device, go to Settings > Mail > Accounts > [Your Account] > Mail.
Step 3: Click on "Rules"
In the Mail Preferences window, click on the "Rules" tab.
Step 4: Click on "Add Rule"
Click the "+" button at the bottom of the window to create a new rule.
Step 5: Set the Rule Conditions
In the "Rule" window, select the condition you want to apply to the rule. You can choose from the following options:
- From: Apply the rule to emails from a specific sender.
- To: Apply the rule to emails sent to a specific recipient.
- Subject: Apply the rule to emails with a specific subject.
- Contains: Apply the rule to emails that contain specific text.
- Has attachment: Apply the rule to emails with attachments.
- Is not: Apply the rule to emails that do not meet a specific condition.
Step 6: Set the Rule Actions
Select the action you want to perform when the rule condition is met. You can choose from the following options:
- Move message to: Move the email to a specific folder.
- Forward message: Forward the email to a specific address.
- Delete message: Delete the email.
- Mark as read: Mark the email as read.
- Flag: Flag the email.
Step 7: Save the Rule
Click "Save" to save the rule.
Tips and Variations
- You can create multiple rules by clicking the "+" button again and repeating the process.
- You can also create rules based on multiple conditions by clicking the "Add Condition" button.
- To edit an existing rule, select it in the Rules list and click the "Edit" button.
- To delete a rule, select it in the Rules list and click the "Delete" button.
By creating rules in Apple Mail, you can automate many tasks and make your email management more efficient.