Can i train windows 10 mail to automatically delete spam
Yes, you can train Windows 10 Mail to automatically delete spam emails. Here's how:
Method 1: Using the Junk Email Filter
- Open Windows 10 Mail.
- Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings".
- In the Outlook settings page, click on "Mail" and then "Junk email".
- Under "Junk email settings", toggle the switch next to "Enable junk email filtering" to the "On" position.
- You can also adjust the level of filtering by selecting one of the following options:
- "Low" (less aggressive filtering)
- "Medium" (default setting)
- "High" (more aggressive filtering)
- Click "Save" to save your changes.
Method 2: Using the "Mark as Junk" feature
- Open Windows 10 Mail.
- Select an email that you consider spam.
- Right-click on the email and select "Mark as Junk".
- Repeat this process for multiple spam emails.
- Windows 10 Mail will learn from your actions and start to automatically move similar emails to the Junk folder.
Method 3: Using a third-party spam filter plugin
- Install a third-party spam filter plugin, such as SpamAssassin or SpamSieve, which is compatible with Windows 10 Mail.
- Configure the plugin according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- The plugin will analyze incoming emails and move suspected spam emails to the Junk folder.
Tips and Variations
- You can also use the "Report Junk" feature to help Windows 10 Mail learn from your actions. To do this, select an email that you consider spam, right-click on it, and select "Report Junk".
- If you're using a Microsoft account, you can also use the "Junk email reporting" feature in the Outlook.com web interface to help train the spam filter.
- Keep in mind that no spam filter is 100% effective, and you may still receive some spam emails. However, by training the filter using these methods, you can significantly reduce the amount of spam you receive.