Get rid of junk mail in outlook

The never-ending battle against junk mail! Here are some steps to help you reduce or eliminate junk mail in Outlook:

1. Use Outlook's built-in junk mail filters:

Outlook has a built-in junk mail filter that can help block spam messages. To enable it:

a. Go to File > Options > Mail. b. Under Prevent junk email, select the Turn on junk email filtering checkbox. c. Choose the level of filtering you want: Low, Medium, or High.

2. Mark messages as junk:

When you receive a spam message, mark it as junk to help Outlook's filter learn to recognize similar messages:

a. Open the message. b. Click the Junk button in the Home tab or press Ctrl+Shift+J. c. Confirm that you want to mark the message as junk.

3. Add senders to your blocked senders list:

If you receive spam messages from specific senders, you can add them to your blocked senders list:

a. Go to Home > Junk > Junk Email Options. b. Click Blocked Senders. c. Enter the sender's email address or domain in the Blocked Senders box. d. Click Add.

4. Use third-party junk mail filters:

There are several third-party junk mail filters available that can help block spam messages in Outlook. Some popular options include:

5. Report spam messages to Microsoft:

If you receive a spam message that Outlook's filter didn't catch, you can report it to Microsoft:

a. Open the message. b. Click the Report button in the Home tab or press Ctrl+Shift+R. c. Choose Report as junk email.

6. Consider using a third-party email client:

If you're tired of dealing with junk mail in Outlook, you might consider using a third-party email client like Mozilla Thunderbird or Apple Mail, which have built-in junk mail filters and other features to help manage spam.

By following these steps, you should be able to reduce the amount of junk mail you receive in Outlook. Happy filtering!