Create Filter Rules to Automatically Organize Mail

Figure 5.3. FilterList Dialog

FilterList Dialog

It is important to note that filters are attached to folders and only act on a specific folder. Firstly, select the folder you wish to attach a filter to (most commonly Inbox). You then open the filter dialog by clicking Folder->Message Filters.. This enables you to manage all filters of this folder. You can easily (de)activate filters individually by selecting the checkbox in the column Enabled.

Add:

This creates a new filter and automatically opens a new Filter Options Dialog to let you edit the filter properties.

Edit:

This opens the Filter Options Dialog to edit your filter properties.

Remove:

Deletes the selected filter.

Tip

When opening multiple Filter Dialogs you can drag and drop filters between folders.Filters are executed in the order specified by this dialog.

Use the Up and Down buttons to change the order.

Figure 5.4. Filter Options Dialog

Filter Options Dialog

This dialog lets you change filter properties. You can open it when selecting a filter and pressing the Edit button. The upper panel lets you add/edit/remove filter criteria. The lower panel enables you to edit filter actions:

Filter description:

Specify a descriptive name for your filter.

Apply Action when..:

If you have more than one filter criteria you can choose in this checkbox if all or only one criteria needs to match to start the filter action.

Available Filters

Available Filter Actions: