How to archive messages in apple mail

Archiving messages in Apple Mail allows you to move them out of your inbox and keep them organized, while still keeping them accessible. Here's how to do it:

Method 1: Using the "Archive" button

1. Open Apple Mail and select the message you want to archive.
2. Click on the "Archive" button in the toolbar or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + A.
3. The message will be moved to the "Archive" folder, which is located in the "Mailboxes" list on the left side of the screen.

Method 2: Using the "Move to" feature

1. Open Apple Mail and select the message you want to archive.
2. Right-click (or control-click) on the message and select "Move to" from the context menu.
3. In the "Move to" dialog box, select the "Archive" folder from the list of available folders.
4. Click "Move" to move the message to the "Archive" folder.

Method 3: Using the "Rules" feature

1. Open Apple Mail and go to "Mail" > "Preferences" > "Rules".
2. Click the "+" button to create a new rule.
3. In the "If" section, select "Any" and then "Message is" and then "Inbox".
4. In the "Then" section, select "Move Message" and then "Archive".
5. Click "Save" to save the rule.
6. Now, whenever you receive a new message, it will be automatically archived if it's in your inbox.

Tips:

• You can also archive multiple messages at once by selecting them and then using the "Archive" button or the "Move to" feature.
• You can customize the "Archive" folder by right-clicking on it and selecting "Get Info" to change its name, location, or other settings.
• If you want to unarchive a message, you can simply move it back to your inbox or another folder.