Archive emails in mail

The joys of email management!

Archiving emails in Mail (the default email client on Macs) is a great way to keep your inbox organized and free up space. Here's how to do it:

Method 1: Archive using the "Archive" button

1. Open Mail and select the email you want to archive.
2. Click the "Archive" button in the top-right corner of the window. It looks like a box with a downward arrow.
3. Alternatively, you can also use the keyboard shortcut: Command + Shift + A.

Method 2: Archive using the "Move to" feature

1. Select the email you want to archive.
2. Click the "Move to" button in the top-right corner of the window.
3. In the "Move to" menu, select "Archive" from the list of folders.
4. Alternatively, you can also use the keyboard shortcut: Command + Shift + M.

Method 3: Archive using the "Smart Folders" feature

1. Go to Mail > Preferences > Smart Folders.
2. Click the "+" button at the bottom of the window to create a new Smart Folder.
3. Name the folder (e.g., "Archived Emails").
4. In the "Rule" section, select "Archive" as the action.
5. Click "OK" to save the Smart Folder.
6. To archive an email, drag it to the "Archived Emails" folder.

Tips and Variations

• You can also archive emails using the "Mark as Read" or "Mark as Unread" buttons, but this will not move the email to an archive folder.
• If you want to archive multiple emails at once, select them all and then use the "Archive" button or the "Move to" feature.
• You can also create custom archive folders and move emails to them using the "Move to" feature.
• If you're using iCloud Mail, you can also archive emails using the iCloud website or the iCloud Mail app on your iOS device.

By archiving your emails, you'll keep your inbox organized and free up space on your Mac.