Frequently Asked Question

Creating Rules for Outlook Webmails
Last Updated 3 months ago

Steps in Outlook Web (Office 365)

  1. Open Outlook Webmail
  • Go to Settings
    • Click the ⚙️ Settings icon in the top right corner.
    • Select View all Outlook settings at the bottom.
  • Navigate to Rules
    • Go to MailRulesAdd new ruleimage
  • Name Your Rule
    • Example: "Finance Emails".
  • Set the Condition
    • Under Add a condition, choose From.
    • Enter finance@company.com.
  • Set the Action
    • Under Add an action, choose Move to.
    • Select the Finance folder (create it if it doesn’t exist).
  • Add More Actions (Optional)
    • Mark as Read.
    • Categorize (e.g., “Finance”).
  • Save the Rule
    • 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.

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