How do you archive emails in mac mail
Archiving emails in Mac Mail is a great way to keep your inbox organized and free up space on your computer. Here's how to do it:
Method 1: Archive using the "Archive" button
- Open Mac Mail and select the email you want to archive.
- Click on the "Archive" button in the top-right corner of the window. It looks like a box with an arrow pointing downwards.
- Alternatively, you can also use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + A.
Method 2: Archive using the "Move to" menu
- Open Mac Mail and select the email you want to archive.
- Right-click (or Control-click) on the selected email and choose "Move to" from the context menu.
- Select "Archive" from the sub-menu.
Method 3: Archive using the "Rules" feature
- Go to Mail > Preferences > Rules.
- Click on the "+" button to create a new rule.
- Set up the rule to move emails from a specific sender, subject, or criteria to the "Archive" folder.
- Click "Save" to save the rule.
Method 4: Archive using the "Smart Folders" feature
- Go to Mail > Preferences > Smart Folders.
- Click on the "+" button to create a new smart folder.
- Set up the smart folder to include emails from a specific sender, subject, or criteria.
- Click "Save" to save the smart folder.
- To archive emails, simply drag and drop them into the smart folder.
Tips:
- You can also create a custom "Archive" folder by going to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account Name] > Mailbox Behaviors > Archive.
- To find archived emails, go to the "Mailbox" menu and select "Archive" to view all archived emails.
- You can also use third-party email management tools, such as Sanebox or SaneBlackHole, to automate email archiving.