How to filter emails in mac mail

Filtering emails in Mac Mail allows you to automatically sort, forward, or delete emails based on specific criteria. Here's how to do it:

Method 1: Using the "Rules" feature

1. Open Mac Mail and go to "Mail" > "Preferences" > "Rules".
2. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner to create a new rule.
3. Choose the condition you want to apply to the rule, such as "From" or "Subject".
4. Enter the specific criteria for the condition, such as a specific sender or keyword.
5. Choose the action you want to take when the condition is met, such as "Move to folder" or "Delete".
6. Click "OK" to save the rule.

Method 2: Using the "Smart Mailbox" feature

1. Open Mac Mail and go to "Mail" > "Preferences" > "Smart Mailboxes".
2. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner to create a new smart mailbox.
3. Choose the criteria you want to apply to the smart mailbox, such as "From" or "Subject".
4. Enter the specific criteria for the smart mailbox, such as a specific sender or keyword.
5. Choose the folder where you want to store the emails that match the criteria.
6. Click "OK" to save the smart mailbox.

Examples of filtering emails in Mac Mail

• Move all emails from a specific sender to a folder called "Important":
  • Condition: "From" = [specific sender's email address]
  • Action: "Move to folder" > "Important"
• Forward all emails with a specific keyword in the subject to a specific email address:
  • Condition: "Subject" contains [specific keyword]
  • Action: "Forward" > [specific email address]
• Delete all emails with a specific keyword in the body:
  • Condition: "Body" contains [specific keyword]
  • Action: "Delete"

Tips and Variations

• You can create multiple rules and smart mailboxes to filter emails based on different criteria.
• You can also use the "And" and "Or" operators to combine multiple conditions in a rule or smart mailbox.
• You can use the "Not" operator to exclude emails that match a specific condition.
• You can also use the "Contains" operator to search for specific text within an email.

By using these methods and examples, you can effectively filter and manage your emails in Mac Mail.