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Filter Email

A filter is an easy way to view only those items or files that meet conditions you specify. For example, you can apply a filter so that you only see messages that contain the word "audition" in the subject. The items that are not displayed when a filter is applied are still in the folder and can be seen again by removing the filter.

  1. Click the folder you want to apply a filter to.
  2. Click on the View menu, go to Current View, and then click Customize Current View.
  3. Click Filter.
  4. Select the filter options you want.
  5. For help on an option, click the question mark and then click the option.
  6. To filter using additional criteria such as a category or importance level, click the More Choices tab, and then select the options you want.
  7. To filter using additional or custom fields, click the Advanced tab, and then select the options you want.

Note: If you select more than one option, only the items that meet all of the criteria appear. However, if you use the same field to set multiple criteria, items that meet one criterion within that field are found.


To remove the filter, repeat steps 2 and 3 above. Then click the Clear All button and click OK until you are back at the message folder.