Can you create rules in yahoo mail
Yes, Yahoo Mail allows you to create custom rules to automatically sort, forward, or delete emails based on specific criteria. Here's how to create rules in Yahoo Mail:
Step 1: Log in to your Yahoo Mail account
Go to the Yahoo Mail website and log in to your account.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon
Click on the gear icon () located at the top right corner of the page.
Step 3: Select "More Settings"
From the drop-down menu, select "More Settings".
Step 4: Click on "Filters"
In the "More Settings" page, click on the "Filters" tab.
Step 5: Click on "Create a new filter"
Click on the "Create a new filter" button.
Step 6: Set the filter criteria
In the "Create a new filter" page, you can set the following criteria:
- From: Specify the sender's email address or domain.
- To: Specify the recipient's email address or domain.
- Subject: Specify the subject line or keywords.
- Has the words: Specify specific words or phrases.
- Does not have the words: Specify specific words or phrases to exclude.
- Has attachments: Specify whether to include or exclude emails with attachments.
Step 7: Choose the action
Choose the action you want to take when the filter criteria are met:
- Move to folder: Move the email to a specific folder.
- Delete: Delete the email.
- Mark as read: Mark the email as read.
- Forward: Forward the email to another email address.
- Notify me: Send a notification to your email address.
Step 8: Save the filter
Click the "Save" button to save the filter.
Tips and Variations
- You can create multiple filters with different criteria and actions.
- You can also use the "OR" operator to combine multiple criteria.
- You can use the "NOT" operator to exclude specific criteria.
- You can also use the "Contains" operator to search for specific words or phrases within the email body.
By creating custom rules in Yahoo Mail, you can automate the organization and management of your emails, making it easier to stay on top of your inbox.