How to archive mail 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 a single email

Open Mac Mail and select the email you want to archive.
Right-click (or control-click) on the email and select "Archive" from the context menu.
Alternatively, you can also use the keyboard shortcut "Command + Shift + A" to archive the selected email.

Method 2: Archive multiple emails

Select multiple emails by holding down the Command key while clicking on each email.
Right-click (or control-click) on one of the selected emails and select "Archive" from the context menu.
Alternatively, you can also use the keyboard shortcut "Command + Shift + A" to archive the selected emails.

Method 3: Archive all emails in a folder

Select the folder you want to archive by clicking on it in the left-hand sidebar.
Right-click (or control-click) on the folder and select "Archive" from the context menu.
Alternatively, you can also use the keyboard shortcut "Command + Shift + A" to archive the entire folder.

Method 4: Archive emails using the "Move to" feature

Select the email(s) you want to archive.
Click on the "Move" button in the top-right corner of the Mac Mail window.
Select "Archive" from the dropdown menu.
Choose a location to archive the emails, such as a folder on your computer or an external hard drive.

Tips and Variations

You can also use the "Archive" feature to move emails to a specific folder or label. To do this, select the email(s) you want to archive, then click on the "Move" button and select "Archive" > "Move to" > "Choose Folder".
If you want to archive all emails in a specific account or mailbox, you can use the "Archive" feature in the account settings. To do this, go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select the account you want to archive, and click on the "Archive" button.
You can also use third-party email clients or plugins to archive your emails, such as Sanebox or Boomerang.