Archive mail in apple mail

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In Apple Mail, you can archive your emails to move them out of your inbox and into a separate folder, freeing up space and reducing clutter. Here's how:

Method 1: Archive using the "Archive" button

1. Open Apple Mail and select the email you want to archive.
2. Click the "Archive" button in the toolbar or use the keyboard shortcut ⌘ + Shift + A (Command + Shift + A).
3. The email will be moved to the "Archive" folder, which is usually located in the "On My Mac" or "iCloud" account section of the Mail sidebar.

Method 2: Archive using the "Move to" feature

1. Select the email you want to archive.
2. Right-click (or control-click) on the selected email and choose "Move to" from the context menu.
3. In the "Move to" dialog box, select the "Archive" folder from the list of available folders.
4. Click "Move" to move the email to the Archive folder.

Method 3: Archive using the "Rules" feature

1. Go to Mail > Preferences > Rules.
2. Click the "+" button to create a new rule.
3. In the "If" section, select "Any" and then "Has attachment" (or any other condition you want to apply).
4. In the "Then" section, select "Move message" and choose the "Archive" folder.
5. Click "Save" to save the rule.

Tips and Variations

• You can also archive multiple emails at once by selecting them and then using the "Archive" button or the "Move to" feature.
• To quickly move an email to the Archive folder, you can use the keyboard shortcut ⌘ + Shift + A (Command + Shift + A) and then select the email.
• If you want to archive all emails in a specific folder, you can select the folder and then use the "Move to" feature to move all emails to the Archive folder.
• You can also create a custom folder and set it as the default archive folder by going to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account] > Archive.

By archiving your emails, you can keep your inbox organized and focused on new, unread messages.