How to apply rules in mail mac
In macOS, you can apply rules to your email messages using the Mail app's built-in rules feature. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
Step 1: Open Mail
Open the Mail app on your Mac.
Step 2: Go to Mail Preferences
Click on Mail in the top menu bar, then select Preferences.
Step 3: Click on Rules
In the Preferences window, click on the Rules tab.
Step 4: Click on "Add Rule"
Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the Rules window to create a new rule.
Step 5: Set the Rule Conditions
In the "Rule" window, select the condition you want to apply to your email messages. You can choose from the following options:
- From: Apply the rule to emails from a specific sender.
- To: Apply the rule to emails sent to a specific recipient.
- Subject: Apply the rule to emails with a specific subject.
- Has attachment: Apply the rule to emails with attachments.
- Is not junk: Apply the rule to non-junk emails.
You can also choose multiple conditions by clicking the "Add" button next to each condition.
Step 6: Set the Rule Actions
In the "Actions" section, select the action you want to perform when the rule is triggered. You can choose from the following options:
- Move message: Move the email to a specific mailbox or folder.
- Delete message: Delete the email.
- Mark as read: Mark the email as read.
- Flag: Flag the email.
- Play sound: Play a sound when the rule is triggered.
You can also choose multiple actions by clicking the "Add" button next to each action.
Step 7: Save the Rule
Click the "Save" button to save the rule.
Step 8: Apply the Rule
The rule will now be applied to your email messages. You can test the rule by sending an email that meets the rule's conditions.
Tips:
- You can create multiple rules to apply different actions to different email messages.
- You can also use the "Advanced" tab to specify more complex conditions and actions.
- Rules are applied in the order they are created, so make sure to create the most specific rules first.
By following these steps, you can create custom rules to manage your email messages in the Mail app on your Mac.