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How Do I Change My Yahoo Email Filter?

Published in Email Management 2 mins read

You can change your Yahoo email filter settings to manage the emails you see in your inbox. Here's how:

1. Access Yahoo Mail Settings

  • Go to your Yahoo Mail inbox.
  • Click the gear icon in the top right corner.
  • Select Settings.

2. Navigate to Filters

  • In the Settings menu, choose Filters.

3. Manage Existing Filters

  • View Existing Filters: See a list of your current filters.
  • Edit Existing Filters: Click on any filter to modify its criteria, like the sender, subject, or keywords.
  • Delete Existing Filters: Remove filters you no longer need.

4. Create New Filters

  • Click Add Filter.
  • Enter the filter criteria:
    • From: Specify a sender or domain.
    • Subject: Include specific keywords in the subject line.
    • Contains: Look for specific words in the email body.
  • Select the action you want to take:
    • Send to: Move the email to a specific folder.
    • Mark as: Label the email as read or unread.
    • Delete: Remove the email from your inbox.
    • Block: Prevent emails from this sender from reaching your inbox.

5. Save Changes

  • After making adjustments, click Save.

Example:

Let's say you want to create a filter to automatically move all emails from "Amazon" to a folder called "Shopping."

  1. Add Filter: Click the "Add Filter" button.
  2. From: Enter "Amazon" or "amazon.com."
  3. Send to: Select the "Shopping" folder (or create a new one if needed).
  4. Save: Click "Save" to activate the filter.

By following these steps, you can customize your Yahoo email filter settings to manage your inbox more efficiently.

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