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The never-ending battle against junk mail!

If you're experiencing a lot of junk mail in your Microsoft account's inbox, here are some steps you can take to help reduce the amount of unwanted emails:

  1. Mark as Junk: Microsoft Outlook has a built-in feature to mark emails as junk. To do this, open the email, click on the "Junk" button in the top right corner of the email, and then select "Mark as Junk" from the dropdown menu.
  2. Report Junk: You can also report junk emails to Microsoft by clicking on the "Report Junk" button in the top right corner of the email. This will help Microsoft's algorithms learn to recognize similar emails as junk in the future.
  3. Use Filters: Microsoft Outlook allows you to create filters to automatically sort or delete emails based on specific criteria, such as sender, subject, or keywords. To create a filter, go to the "Home" tab in Outlook, click on "Rules" and then "Create Rule".
  4. Block Senders: If you receive emails from a specific sender that you consider junk, you can block them from sending you emails in the future. To do this, open the email, click on the "Junk" button in the top right corner of the email, and then select "Block" from the dropdown menu.
  5. Use a Third-Party Spam Filter: Microsoft offers a third-party spam filter called SpamAssassin, which can be installed as an add-in in Outlook. This filter uses advanced algorithms to detect and block spam emails.
  6. Check Your Account Settings: Make sure your account settings are configured correctly to help reduce junk mail. Go to the "Settings" icon in the top right corner of the Outlook window, click on "View all Outlook settings", and then navigate to the "Mail" tab. Ensure that the "Junk email" settings are set to your liking.
  7. Report Spam to Microsoft: If you're still receiving a lot of junk mail, you can report it to Microsoft by sending an email to [email protected]. This will help Microsoft's team investigate and take action to reduce the amount of junk mail in your account.

By following these steps, you should be able to reduce the amount of junk mail in your Microsoft account's inbox.