How to archive mail on mac

Archiving emails on a Mac can be done in a few ways, depending on the email client you're using. Here are the steps for some popular email clients:

Mail (default email client on Mac)

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Select the email account you want to archive emails from.
  3. Click on the "Mailbox" menu and select "Archive" or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + A.
  4. A new window will open with a list of emails. Select the emails you want to archive by checking the boxes next to them.
  5. Click "Archive" to move the selected emails to the "Archive" folder.

Gmail (using the Gmail app on Mac)

  1. Open the Gmail app on your Mac.
  2. Log in to your Gmail account.
  3. Select the emails you want to archive by checking the boxes next to them.
  4. Click on the "More" menu and select "Archive" or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + A.
  5. The selected emails will be moved to the "All Mail" folder.

Microsoft Outlook (using the Outlook app on Mac)

  1. Open the Outlook app on your Mac.
  2. Select the email account you want to archive emails from.
  3. Click on the "Home" tab and select "Move to" > "Archive" or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + A.
  4. A new window will open with a list of emails. Select the emails you want to archive by checking the boxes next to them.
  5. Click "Archive" to move the selected emails to the "Archive" folder.

Other email clients

If you're using a different email client on your Mac, such as Mozilla Thunderbird or Entourage, the steps to archive emails may vary. You can refer to the client's documentation or online support resources for specific instructions.

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