How to add folders in mail

To add folders in Mail on your Mac or PC, follow these steps:

Mac (Mail app)

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on the "Mail" menu at the top of the screen and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
  3. In the Preferences window, click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Select the email account you want to add a folder to from the list of accounts.
  5. Click on the "Folders" tab.
  6. Click the "+" button at the bottom of the window to create a new folder.
  7. Enter a name for the folder and click "OK".
  8. The new folder will be added to the list of folders for that email account.

PC (Windows Mail or Outlook)

  1. Open the Mail app on your PC (Windows Mail or Outlook).
  2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Manage Accounts" (or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + M).
  3. Select the email account you want to add a folder to from the list of accounts.
  4. Click on the "Folders" tab.
  5. Click the "New" button to create a new folder.
  6. Enter a name for the folder and click "OK".
  7. The new folder will be added to the list of folders for that email account.

Adding folders in other email clients

If you're using a different email client, such as Mozilla Thunderbird or Gmail, the process may vary slightly. Here are some general steps:

  1. Open your email client and navigate to the "Settings" or "Preferences" menu.
  2. Look for the "Folders" or "Labels" section and click on it.
  3. Click the "New" or "Create" button to create a new folder.
  4. Enter a name for the folder and click "OK".
  5. The new folder will be added to the list of folders for that email account.

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