Frequently Asked Question
Creating Rules for Outlook Webmails
Last Updated 3 months ago
Steps in Outlook Web (Office 365)
- Open Outlook Webmail
- Go to https://outlook.office.com and sign in.
- Click the ⚙️ Settings icon in the top right corner.
- Select View all Outlook settings at the bottom.
- Go to Mail → Rules → Add new rule.
- Example: "Finance Emails".
- Under Add a condition, choose From.
- Enter finance@company.com.
- Under Add an action, choose Move to.
- Select the Finance folder (create it if it doesn’t exist).
- Mark as Read.
- Categorize (e.g., “Finance”).
- Click Save and ensure the rule is toggled On.
Tips for Effective Rules
- Keep rule names clear and descriptive.
- Test rules with a known incoming email.
- Order rules by priority if multiple rules might apply.
- Review rules periodically to keep them relevant.