Does junk mail get deleted automatically outlook
Outlook, like many other email clients, has a feature to help manage junk mail, also known as spam. Here's what you need to know:
Outlook's Junk Email Filter:
Outlook has a built-in junk email filter that uses algorithms and machine learning to identify and move suspected spam emails to the Junk Email folder. This filter is enabled by default, but you can adjust its settings to suit your needs.
How it works:
When you receive an email, Outlook's junk email filter analyzes the message's content, including the sender's email address, subject line, and body text. If the filter determines that the email is likely spam, it moves it to the Junk Email folder.
Automatic deletion:
By default, Outlook does not automatically delete junk mail. Instead, it moves the suspected spam emails to the Junk Email folder, where you can review them and decide what to do with them. You can then delete, mark as not junk, or move them to another folder as needed.
Customizing the junk email filter:
You can adjust the junk email filter's settings to suit your preferences. Here's how:
- Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab.
- Click on the "Junk" button in the "Move" group.
- Select "Junk Email Options" from the dropdown menu.
- In the Junk Email Options window, you can adjust the filter's sensitivity, add or remove senders from the Safe Senders list, and more.
Tips:
- If you're tired of dealing with junk mail, you can set up Outlook to automatically delete suspected spam emails by checking the "Permanently delete suspected junk email" box in the Junk Email Options window.
- You can also use third-party add-ins or plugins to enhance Outlook's junk email filtering capabilities.