How to change mail from archive to delete

The eternal struggle of managing email archives!

To change an archived email to a deleted email, the process varies depending on the email client or service you're using. Here are some common methods:

Gmail

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Go to the "All Mail" or "Archive" label.
  3. Find the email you want to delete and click on the three vertical dots next to it.
  4. Select "Move to Trash" from the dropdown menu.
  5. Confirm that you want to delete the email by clicking "OK" in the pop-up window.

Microsoft Outlook

  1. Open your Outlook account.
  2. Go to the "Inbox" or "Archive" folder.
  3. Find the email you want to delete and right-click on it.
  4. Select "Move to Deleted Items" from the context menu.
  5. Confirm that you want to delete the email by clicking "OK" in the pop-up window.

Yahoo Mail

  1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
  2. Go to the "Inbox" or "Archive" folder.
  3. Find the email you want to delete and click on the "More" dropdown menu next to it.
  4. Select "Delete" from the menu.
  5. Confirm that you want to delete the email by clicking "OK" in the pop-up window.

ProtonMail

  1. Log in to your ProtonMail account.
  2. Go to the "Inbox" or "Archive" folder.
  3. Find the email you want to delete and click on the three vertical dots next to it.
  4. Select "Delete" from the dropdown menu.
  5. Confirm that you want to delete the email by clicking "OK" in the pop-up window.

Other email clients

If you're using a different email client, such as Mozilla Thunderbird or Apple Mail, the process may vary. Check your client's documentation or online support resources for specific instructions on how to delete archived emails.

Remember to always be cautious when deleting emails, as this action is permanent and cannot be undone. Make sure you're deleting the correct email and that you're not deleting important messages or attachments.