Does gmail filter only work for incoming mail

In Gmail, filters can be applied to both incoming and outgoing emails. Here's how:

Incoming Mail Filters:

Gmail's built-in filters can be set up to automatically apply labels, forward, or delete incoming emails that match specific criteria, such as:

• From a specific sender or domain
• Containing specific keywords or phrases
• Having a specific subject line
• Being sent from a specific IP address or range
• And more

These filters are applied as soon as the email arrives in your inbox.

Outgoing Mail Filters:

Gmail also allows you to set up filters for outgoing emails, which can be useful for:

• Automatically adding a specific signature or footer to outgoing emails
• Forwarding or redirecting outgoing emails to another address
• Blocking or rejecting outgoing emails based on specific criteria

To set up an outgoing mail filter in Gmail, you'll need to use a third-party add-on or script, such as SaneBlackHole or AutoFilter. These add-ons can be installed from the Chrome Web Store or other sources.

Important Note:

While Gmail's built-in filters can be applied to both incoming and outgoing emails, the latter requires additional setup and configuration using third-party add-ons or scripts. Additionally, some features, such as blocking or rejecting outgoing emails, may not be available in Gmail's built-in filters.

I hope this helps clarify things!