Outlook junk mail filter 2018

The Outlook junk mail filter, also known as the Junk Email Filter, is a feature in Microsoft Outlook that helps to block or move suspected spam emails to the Junk Email folder. Here's an overview of the Outlook junk mail filter in 2018:

How it works:

  1. Outlook uses a combination of algorithms and machine learning to analyze the content of incoming emails.
  2. The filter checks the email's subject line, body, and headers for keywords, phrases, and patterns commonly found in spam emails.
  3. If the email is deemed suspicious, it is moved to the Junk Email folder.
  4. You can also train the filter by marking emails as "Junk" or "Not Junk" to help improve its accuracy.

Settings and options:

  1. Junk Email Options: You can access the Junk Email Options by going to File > Options > Mail > Junk Email. Here, you can adjust the filter's sensitivity, add or remove words and phrases from the filter's dictionary, and specify which types of emails to block.
  2. Safe Senders and Recipients: You can add specific senders or recipients to the Safe Senders and Recipients list to ensure that emails from these addresses are not marked as junk.
  3. Blocked Senders: You can add specific senders to the Blocked Senders list to prevent emails from these addresses from being delivered to your inbox.
  4. Phishing Filter: Outlook also includes a Phishing Filter that helps to detect and block phishing emails. You can access the Phishing Filter settings by going to File > Options > Security > Phishing Filter.

Tips and best practices:

  1. Regularly check the Junk Email folder: Periodically review the Junk Email folder to ensure that legitimate emails are not being incorrectly marked as junk.
  2. Mark emails as "Not Junk": If an email is incorrectly marked as junk, mark it as "Not Junk" to help improve the filter's accuracy.
  3. Update your filter settings: Regularly update your filter settings to ensure that the filter is effective against new types of spam emails.
  4. Use a third-party spam filter: If you're concerned about the effectiveness of the built-in filter, consider using a third-party spam filter plugin or service.

By following these tips and best practices, you can help to improve the effectiveness of the Outlook junk mail filter and reduce the amount of spam emails you receive.