How to set filter rules in yahoo mail

To set filter rules in Yahoo Mail, follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Filter button

1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
2. Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) in the top right corner of the page.
3. Click on "More Settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Filters" section.
5. Click on the "Add Filter" button.
6. Enter a name for your filter in the "Filter name" field.
7. Choose the condition for your filter from the dropdown menus:
   • "From" to filter by sender's email address
   • "To" to filter by recipient's email address
   • "Subject" to filter by email subject
   • "Has the words" to filter by specific keywords in the email body
   • "Does not have the words" to filter out emails with specific keywords
8. Enter the specific value for your chosen condition (e.g., a sender's email address, a keyword, etc.).
9. Choose the action you want to take for emails that match your filter:
   • "Mark as read"
   • "Delete"
   • "Move to folder"
   • "Play a sound"
10. Click "Save" to save your filter.

Method 2: Using the "Filters" tab

1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
2. Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) in the top right corner of the page.
3. Click on "More Settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Filters" tab.
5. Click on the "New Filter" button.
6. Enter a name for your filter in the "Filter name" field.
7. Choose the condition for your filter from the dropdown menus:
   • "From" to filter by sender's email address
   • "To" to filter by recipient's email address
   • "Subject" to filter by email subject
   • "Has the words" to filter by specific keywords in the email body
   • "Does not have the words" to filter out emails with specific keywords
8. Enter the specific value for your chosen condition (e.g., a sender's email address, a keyword, etc.).
9. Choose the action you want to take for emails that match your filter:
   • "Mark as read"
   • "Delete"
   • "Move to folder"
   • "Play a sound"
10. Click "Save" to save your filter.

Tips and Variations

• You can create multiple filters with different conditions and actions.
• You can also use the "OR" operator to combine multiple conditions in a single filter.
• To edit or delete a filter, click on the "Edit" or "Delete" button next to the filter name.
• You can also use the "Filter" button in the email list view to quickly apply a filter to a specific email.

By setting up filters in Yahoo Mail, you can automate the organization and management of your emails, making it easier to stay on top of your inbox.