Blocking email addresses in outlook 2013

Blocking email addresses in Outlook 2013 can be done in a few ways. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Using the Junk Email Filter

1. Open Outlook 2013 and go to the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
2. Click on the "Junk" button in the "Move" group.
3. Select "Junk Email Options" from the dropdown menu.
4. In the "Junk Email Options" window, click on the "Safe Senders" tab.
5. Click on "Add" and enter the email address you want to block in the "Enter an email address or domain" field.
6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 2: Using a Rule

1. Open Outlook 2013 and go to the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
2. Click on the "Rules" button in the "Move" group.
3. Select "Manage Rules & Alerts" from the dropdown menu.
4. Click on "New Rule" and select "Start from a blank rule" from the "Rules and Alerts" window.
5. Select "Move messages from someone to the specified folder" from the "Rules and Alerts" window.
6. Click "Next" and enter the email address you want to block in the "From" field.
7. Select the folder you want to move the blocked emails to (e.g. "Junk Email").
8. Click "Finish" to save the rule.

Method 3: Using a Third-Party Add-in

There are several third-party add-ins available that can help you block email addresses in Outlook 2013. Some popular options include:

• SpamSieve: A popular add-in that can help you block spam emails and filter out unwanted messages.
• SpamAssassin: A free add-in that uses Bayesian filtering to identify and block spam emails.
• Outlook Blocker: A simple add-in that allows you to block specific email addresses or domains.

To install a third-party add-in, follow these steps:

1. Open Outlook 2013 and go to the "File" tab.
2. Click on "Options" and then select "Add-ins" from the left-hand menu.
3. Click on "Go" next to "Manage" and select "COM Add-ins" from the "Add-in Manager" window.
4. Click "Add" and select the add-in you want to install.
5. Follow the installation instructions for the add-in.

Note: Before installing any third-party add-in, make sure it is compatible with Outlook 2013 and your operating system.