How to create a rule in outlook mail web app
To create a rule in Outlook Mail Web App, follow these steps:
Step 1: Log in to Outlook Web App
Open a web browser and navigate to the Outlook Web App login page. Enter your email address and password to log in.
Step 2: Click on the Gear Icon
In the top right corner of the Outlook Web App page, click on the gear icon ().
Step 3: Select "View all Outlook settings"
From the dropdown menu, select "View all Outlook settings".
Step 4: Navigate to the "Mail" Tab
In the Outlook settings page, click on the "Mail" tab.
Step 5: Click on "Rules"
In the "Mail" tab, click on the "Rules" button.
Step 6: Click on "New Rule"
In the "Rules" page, click on the "New Rule" button.
Step 7: Select the Rule Type
Choose the type of rule you want to create:
- "Move messages from someone to a folder"
- "Move messages with specific words to a folder"
- "Move messages from a specific sender to a folder"
- "Move messages with specific words from a specific sender to a folder"
- "Mark messages as read"
- "Delete messages"
- "Forward messages to people or a public folder"
- "Redirect messages to another email address"
Step 8: Specify the Rule Conditions
Fill in the conditions for your rule. For example, if you want to move messages from a specific sender to a folder, enter the sender's email address in the "From" field.
Step 9: Specify the Rule Actions
Choose the action you want to take when the rule is triggered. For example, if you want to move messages to a folder, select the folder from the dropdown menu.
Step 10: Name the Rule
Give your rule a name and description. This will help you identify the rule later.
Step 11: Save the Rule
Click "Save" to save the rule.
Step 12: Test the Rule
To test the rule, send an email that meets the conditions you specified in the rule. If the rule is set up correctly, the email should be moved to the specified folder or take the specified action.
That's it! You have now created a rule in Outlook Mail Web App.