How do I create RULES in Outlook to better organize my mailbox?


You can better manage your email messages in Outlook 2013 by creating RULES.  Outlook "rules" automatically act on arriving messages that meets the conditions you specify.  


Here's a condensed instruction on how to create a rule:

  • Right-click on an email
  • Click RULES
  • Click "Always move messages from XXXXXX"
  • A list of folders will be displayed.  You can:
    • Select an existing folder   OR
    • Click INBOX on top of the folder window first and click NEW to create a new folder
    • Give the new folder a name
    • Click OK
    • Click OK again on the last window

To view a video on how to create a rule, click this link to a video tutorial.