Mac mail folders
In macOS Mail, folders are used to organize and categorize your emails. Here are some common types of folders you might find in Mail:
- Inbox: The default folder where new emails are delivered.
- Sent: A folder where emails you've sent are stored.
- Drafts: A folder where you can save emails you're still working on.
- Trash: A folder where deleted emails are stored. You can recover emails from here if needed.
- Junk: A folder where emails marked as spam are stored.
- Archive: A folder where you can store emails you want to keep but don't need to access frequently.
- Custom folders: You can create your own custom folders to organize your emails by topic, project, or category.
To create a new folder in Mail:
- Open Mail and click on the "Mail" menu.
- Select "New Folder" (or press Command + Shift + F).
- Enter a name for your new folder and click "Create".
To move an email to a folder:
- Select the email you want to move.
- Click on the "Move" button (or press Command + Shift + V).
- Select the folder you want to move the email to from the dropdown menu.
To create a subfolder:
- Select the folder you want to create a subfolder in.
- Click on the "New Folder" button (or press Command + Shift + F).
- Enter a name for your new subfolder and click "Create".
Tips:
- You can also use the "Smart Folders" feature in Mail to automatically organize your emails based on specific criteria, such as sender, subject, or date.
- You can drag and drop emails to move them between folders.
- You can also use the "Folder" menu in the Mail toolbar to quickly access your folders.