How to create an email list in apple mail

Creating an email list in Apple Mail is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Create a new email list from scratch

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
  3. In the Preferences window, click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Select the email account you want to create the list for (e.g., your iCloud, Gmail, or Exchange account).
  5. Click on the "Lists" tab.
  6. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to create a new list.
  7. Enter a name for your list, such as "Friends" or "Family."
  8. Click "OK" to create the list.

Method 2: Create an email list from an existing email thread

  1. Open Apple Mail and select the email thread you want to create a list from.
  2. Right-click (or Control-click) on the selected emails and choose "Create List" from the context menu.
  3. Enter a name for your list and click "OK" to create it.

Adding contacts to your email list

  1. Once you've created your email list, you can add contacts to it by dragging and dropping emails from your inbox into the list.
  2. Alternatively, you can select an email and click the "Add to List" button at the top of the email window.
  3. Choose the list you want to add the contact to from the dropdown menu.

Managing your email list

  1. To view your email list, go to the "Lists" tab in the Preferences window.
  2. You can edit the list name, add or remove contacts, or delete the list altogether.
  3. You can also use the "Smart Mailboxes" feature in Apple Mail to create smart folders that automatically filter emails based on specific criteria, such as sender, subject, or attachment.

That's it! With these steps, you should be able to create an email list in Apple Mail and start managing your contacts more efficiently.