How to archive emails windows live mail

Archiving emails in Windows Live Mail is a great way to keep your inbox organized and free up space on your computer. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to archive emails in Windows Live Mail:

Method 1: Archiving emails using the "Archive" button

1. Open Windows Live Mail and select the folder you want to archive emails from (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
2. Select the emails you want to archive by checking the boxes next to them.
3. Click on the "Archive" button in the toolbar or press Ctrl + Shift + A.
4. In the "Archive" dialog box, select the archive folder you want to use (e.g., "Archived" or "Deleted Items").
5. Click "OK" to archive the selected emails.

Method 2: Archiving emails using the "Move" feature

1. Open Windows Live Mail and select the folder you want to archive emails from (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
2. Select the emails you want to archive by checking the boxes next to them.
3. Right-click on the selected emails and choose "Move" from the context menu.
4. In the "Move" dialog box, select the archive folder you want to use (e.g., "Archived" or "Deleted Items").
5. Click "OK" to move the selected emails to the archive folder.

Method 3: Archiving emails using the "Rules" feature

1. Open Windows Live Mail and go to "Tools" > "Rules" > "New Rule".
2. In the "New Rule" dialog box, select "Move messages from someone to a folder" and click "Next".
3. In the "Specify a condition" section, select "From" and enter the email address or domain you want to archive emails from.
4. In the "Specify a folder" section, select the archive folder you want to use (e.g., "Archived" or "Deleted Items").
5. Click "Finish" to create the rule.
6. The rule will automatically move emails from the specified sender to the archive folder.

Tips and Variations

• You can also use the "Search" feature to find specific emails and then archive them using the methods above.
• To archive all emails in a folder, select the folder and then click on the "Archive" button or use the "Move" feature.
• You can also create a custom archive folder by right-clicking on the "Local Folders" folder and selecting "New Folder".
• If you want to permanently delete emails instead of archiving them, you can use the "Delete" feature or the "Empty Deleted Items" option.