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Create a Spam Folder to Filter Spam E-mail

If you are continually receiving e-mail marked as *****SPAM*****, you can filter that e-mail into a specific SPAM folder. From there you can check to verify messages really are spam and delete those you do not want without reading the body of those unwanted e-mails.


1. Create a new folder in your Outlook Inbox and name it Spam. In the Folder List,

  • Right-click on Inbox > New Folder
  • Type the name Spam
  • Verify the Folder contains: textbox displays Mail and Post Items
  • Click OK

Create a Spam Folder


2. When you receive an e-mail marked as *****SPAM*****,

  • Right-click on that e-mail > Create Rule…
  • Select the Subject contains check box
  • Verify the textbox contains this information: *****SPAM*****

Create a Filter (Rule)


3. Select the Move e-mail to folder check box; immediately a Rules and Alerts dialog box opens.



4. Select the Spam folder and click OK.



Select the Spam Folder


    The Create Rule dialog box opens.

Verify Filter Options


5. Verify the options are correct and click OK.



    The Success dialog box opens.

Success


6. Select the Run this rule now on messages already in the current folder if desired.



    Click OK to complete the filter (rule).