How to block unwanted mail in outlook
The joys of unwanted mail! Here are some steps to help you block unwanted mail in Outlook:
Method 1: Block Senders
- Open Outlook and go to the "Home" tab.
- Click on the "Junk" button in the "Move" group.
- Select "Junk E-mail" > "Junk E-mail Options".
- In the "Junk E-mail Options" window, click on the "Blocked Senders" tab.
- Click on "Add" and enter the email address or domain of the sender you want to block.
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Method 2: Block Domains
- Follow the same steps as above, but click on the "Blocked Top-Level Domains" tab instead.
- Enter the domain name (e.g., @example.com) you want to block.
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Method 3: Use Outlook's Built-in Spam Filter
- Go to the "Home" tab and click on the "Junk" button.
- Select "Junk E-mail" > "Junk E-mail Options".
- In the "Junk E-mail Options" window, click on the "Filters" tab.
- Click on "Add" and select "From people or organizations".
- Enter the email address or domain of the sender you want to block.
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Method 4: Use Third-Party Spam Filters
- Install a third-party spam filter add-in, such as SpamAssassin or SpamSieve.
- Configure the add-in to block unwanted mail based on your preferences.
Additional Tips
- To report a message as spam, right-click on the message and select "Junk E-mail" > "Mark as Junk".
- To mark a message as not spam, right-click on the message and select "Junk E-mail" > "Not Junk".
- You can also use Outlook's "Safe Senders" list to allow mail from specific senders to bypass the spam filter.
- Regularly review your junk mail folder to ensure that legitimate emails are not being incorrectly flagged as spam.
By following these steps, you should be able to effectively block unwanted mail in Outlook.