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MANAGE EMAIL MESSAGES BY USING RULES IN OUTLOOK

Applies ToOutlook for Microsoft 365 Outlook 2024 Outlook 2021 Outlook 2019
Outlook 2016 Microsoft 365 admin Outlook on the web Outlook.com New Outlook for
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Use rules to automatically perform specific actions on email that arrives in
your inbox. For example, you can create rules that will change the importance
level of messages as they come in, automatically move them to other folders, or
delete them based on certain criteria.

Select a tab option below for the version of Outlook you're using. What version
of Outlook do I have?

New OutlookClassic OutlookOutlook on the webOutlook.com

Note: If the steps under this New Outlook tab don't work, you may not be using
new Outlook for Windows yet. Select the Classic Outlook tab and follow those
steps instead.



In new Outlook, you have the option to:

Create a rule  |  Edit a rule  |  Delete a rule  |  Set rule order  |  Run
rules  |  Disable rules


CREATE AN INBOX RULE FOR NEW OUTLOOK FOR WINDOWS

Rules are applied to incoming messages and can be created from any folder.

 1. To quickly create a rule that moves all email from a specific sender or a
    set of senders to a folder, right-click a message in your message list that
    you want to create a rule for, hover over Rules and then select Create rule.

 2. Choose the folder where you want all messages from that sender or set of
    senders to be moved, and then select OK.

 3. After selecting OK, the rule will be applied to all incoming messages.

If you'd like to do more than just move the message from a specific sender or
set of senders to a folder, select More options. The rules settings menu will
open.



 * Every rule needs at least three things: a name, a condition, and an action.
   Rules can also contain exceptions to conditions. You can add multiple
   conditions, actions, and exceptions at each step by choosing Add a condition,
   Add an action, and Add an exception.

 * If you don't want any more rules to run after this one does, select the Stop
   processing more rules check box. For more information, see Stop processing
   more rules in Outlook.

 * Press Save to create your rule or Discard to cancel rule creation.


EDIT AN INBOX RULE IN NEW OUTLOOK FOR WINDOWS

 1. At the top of the page, select Settings .

 2. Select Mail > Rules.

 3. In the rule you want to edit, select .

 4. Press Save to save your edited rule.
    
    

Note: Some rules created in classic Outlook can't be processed by new Outlook
because they are client-side rules. To fix a rule that was migrated from classic
Outlook, create a new rule to replace it.


DELETE AN INBOX RULE IN NEW OUTLOOK FOR WINDOWS

 1. At the top of the page, select Settings .

 2. Select Mail > Rules.

 3. In the rule you want to delete, select .
    
    Tip: If you just want to turn the rule off for a while, select the toggle
    next to the rule.


SET THE ORDER IN WHICH INBOX RULES ARE APPLIED TO INCOMING MESSAGES IN NEW
OUTLOOK FOR WINDOWS

Inbox rules are applied to incoming messages based on the order they're in
within the Inbox rules list. You can arrange the order in which the rules you
create are applied to messages coming into your inbox.

 1. At the top of the page, select Settings .

 2. Select Mail > Rules.

 3. Select a rule, and then use the Up arrow or Down arrow to change the order
    in which the rule is applied to incoming messages.


RUN INBOX RULES ON EXISTING MESSAGES IN NEW OUTLOOK FOR WINDOWS

By default, an inbox rule runs on incoming messages after you've created the
rule. To run a rule on existing messages:

 1. At the top of the page, select Settings .

 2. Select Mail > Rules.

 3. Select next to the rule you want to run.


DISABLE AND ENABLE RULES IN NEW OUTLOOK FOR WINDOWS

If you'd like to temporarily pause, or suspend, a rule from operating and you
don't want to delete it, consider disabling the rule. To disable or enable a
rule:

 1. At the top of the page, select Settings .

 2. Select Mail > Rules.

 3. Use the toggle next to the rule name to disable or enable the rule.
    
    

In classic Outlook, you have the option to:

Create a rule  |  Create a rule from a template  |  Edit a rule  |  Delete a
rule  |  Run rules  |  Custom rules




CREATE A RULE ON A MESSAGE IN CLASSIC OUTLOOK FOR WINDOWS

 1. Right-click an existing message and select Rules > Create Rule.

 2. Select a condition, and what to do with the message based on the condition.
    
    For example, to move messages with a certain title to a specific folder,
    select the Subject contains condition, select Move the item to folder,
    select or create a New folder, and then select OK.

 3. When you're done creating the rule, select OK.

 4. To use the rule right away, select the Run this new rule now on messages
    already in the current folder checkbox, and then select OK.
    
    The message now appears in that folder.


CREATE A RULE FROM A TEMPLATE IN CLASSIC OUTLOOK FOR WINDOWS

 1. Select File > Manage Rules & Alerts > New Rule.

 2. Select a template.
    
    For example, to flag a message:
    
    * Select Flag messages from someone for follow-up.

 3. Edit the rule description.
    
    * Select an underlined value, choose the options you want, and then select
      OK.

 4. Select Next.

 5. Select the conditions, add the relevant information, and then select OK.

 6. Select Next.

 7. Finish the rule setup.
    
    * Name the rule, setup rule options, and review the rule description. Click
      an underlined value to edit.

 8. Select Finish.
    
    Certain rules will only run when Outlook is on. If you get this warning,
    select OK.

 9. Select OK.


EDIT A RULE IN CLASSIC OUTLOOK FOR WINDOWS

If you’ve set rules to organize your incoming mail but they’re not all working
as you expect them to, these steps might help you find and fix the problem.

To fix a broken rule:

 1. Click File > Manage Rules & Alerts.

 2. If you see a message that says you have a broken rule that needs to be
    modified, click OK.

 3. Check the box next to the rule in red.

 4. Click the links under Rule description and edit the rule as needed, and then
    click OK.
    
    

To change the settings, name, location or behavior of a rule:

 1. Click File > Manage Rules & Alerts.

 2. Check the box next to the rule that you want to modify.

 3. Click Change Rule, click the type of change you want to make, and then
    complete the steps.
    
    
    
    Note: To delete a rule, in the Rules and Alerts dialog, check the box next
    to the rule, and then click Delete.


DELETE A RULE IN CLASSIC OUTLOOK FOR WINDOWS

You can delete a rule when it's no longer necessary.

 1. On the File tab, choose Manage Rules & Alerts.

 2. In the Rules and Alerts dialog box, on the E-mail Rules tab, choose the rule
    you want to delete.

 3. Choose Delete > OK.

Tip: To temporarily suspend a rule, clear the check box next to the rule. This
enables you to keep the rule and turn it on later.




RUN RULES MANUALLY IN CLASSIC OUTLOOK FOR WINDOWS

You can manually run one or more rules.

 1. On the File tab, choose Manage Rules & Alerts, and on the E-mail Rules tab,
    choose Run Rules Now.

 2. In the Run Rules Now box, under Select rules to run, select the check box
    for each rule that you want to run.

 3. In the Run in Folder box, to select a different folder, choose Browse,
    choose the folder, and then choose OK.
    
    Select the Include subfolders check box to include all folders under the
    folder you chose in step 3.

 4. In the Apply rules to list, accept the default setting of all messages, or
    change to read or unread messages.

 5. Choose Run Now.


CREATE CUSTOM ACTIONS RULES IN CLASSIC OUTLOOK

There are third party developers who write custom action rules add-ins in the
form of dynamic link library (.dll files) that you must install on the computer
running classic Outlook before you can use them. Microsoft doesn’t provide
custom action add-ins.

Learn how to Use add-ins in Outlook.

Note: A rule with a custom action runs only on the computer where it is
installed and only when Outlook is running.



In Outlook on the web, you have the option to:

Create a rule  |  Edit a rule  |  Delete a rule  |  Change rules order  | 
Disable rules


CREATE AN INBOX RULE IN OUTLOOK ON THE WEB

 1. Select Settings .

 2. Select Mail. Then under Mail, select Rules.

 3. Select Add new rule .

 4. Type a name for the inbox rule in the Name your rule box and then select a
    condition and action from their respective drop-down lists. You can add
    additional conditions or actions by selecting Add a condition or Add an
    action.

 5. Add exceptions to the inbox rule by selecting Add exception and then
    choosing one from the Add exception menu.

 6. By default, the Stop processing more rules option is turned on. With this
    option on, when a message arrives in your inbox that meets the criteria for
    more than one rule, only the first rule will be applied. If you don't select
    this check box, all inbox rules that a message meets the criteria for will
    be applied.
    
    


EDIT AN INBOX RULE IN OUTLOOK ON THE WEB

You can edit any inbox rule by selecting it and choosing Edit rule  to open the
rule so that you can change the conditions or actions of the rule.


DELETE AN INBOX RULE IN OUTLOOK ON THE WEB

If you have an inbox rule that you no longer want, you can select it and then
select Delete  to remove it. If you just want to turn the rule off for a while,
remove the check mark next to the rule.


SET THE ORDER IN WHICH INBOX RULES ARE APPLIED TO INCOMING MESSAGES IN OUTLOOK
ON THE WEB

Inbox rules are applied to incoming messages based on the order they appear in
within the Inbox rules list. You can arrange the order in which the rules you
create are applied to messages coming into your inbox:

 1. Select Settings .

 2. Select Mail. Then under Mail, select Rules.

 3. Select the rule you want to move and then select the up arrow or down arrow
    to place the rule where you want it positioned within the list of rules.



Note: If you use a work or school account to sign in to Microsoft 365, you're
using Outlook on the web. If you're using an Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN
account, please go to the Outlook.com tab.


DISABLE AND ENABLE RULES IN OUTLOOK ON THE WEB

If you'd like to temporarily pause, or suspend, a rule from operating and you
don't want to delete it, consider disabling the rule. To disable or enable a
rule:

 1. At the top of the page, select Settings .

 2. Select Mail > Rules.

 3. Use the toggle next to the rule name to disable or enable the rule.
    
    



In Outlook.com, you have the option to:

Create a rule  |  Edit a rule  |  Delete a rule  |  Change rules order  |  Run
rules  |  Disable rules


CREATE AN INBOX RULE IN OUTLOOK.COM

Rules are applied to incoming messages and can be created from any folder.

 1. To quickly create a rule that moves all email from a specific sender or a
    set of senders to a folder, right-click a message in your message list that
    you want to create a rule for, select Rule, then Create rule.

 2. Choose the folder where you want all messages from that sender or set of
    senders to be moved, and then select OK.

If you'd like to do more than just move the message from a specific sender or
set of senders to a folder, select More options.

 1. To create a completely new rule, at the top of the page, select Settings  >
    Mail > Rules.

 2. Select Add new rule.
    
    Tip: Every rule needs at least three things: A name, a condition, and an
    action. Rules can also contain exceptions to conditions. You can add
    multiple conditions, actions, and exceptions at each step by choosing Add a
    condition, Add an action, and Add an exception.

 3. Press Save to create your rule or Discard to cancel rule creation.

If you don't want any more rules to run after this one does, select the Stop
processing more rules check box. For more information, see Stop processing more
rules in Outlook.com.


EDIT AN INBOX RULE IN OUTLOOK.COM

 1. At the top of the page, select Settings .

 2. Select Mail > Rules.

 3. In the rule you want to edit, select Edit  .

 4. Select Save to save your edited rule.

Note: Some rules created in other versions of Outlook can't be processed by
Outlook.com. You won't be able to run or edit the rule in Outlook.com.


DELETE AN INBOX RULE IN OUTLOOK.COM

 1. At the top of the page, select Settings .

 2. Select Mail > Rules.

 3. In the rule you want to delete, select Delete  .
    
    Tip: If you just want to turn the rule off for a while, select the toggle
    next to the rule.


SET THE ORDER IN WHICH INBOX RULES ARE APPLIED TO INCOMING MESSAGES IN
OUTLOOK.COM

Inbox rules are applied to incoming messages based on the order they're in
within the Inbox rules list. You can arrange the order in which the rules you
create are applied to messages coming into your inbox.

 1. At the top of the page, select Settings .

 2. Select Mail > Rules.

 3. Select a rule, and then use the Up arrow or Down arrow to change the order
    in which the rule is applied to incoming messages.


RUN INBOX RULES ON EXISTING MESSAGES IN OUTLOOK.COM

Currently, you can't run inbox rules on existing messages in the Outlook.com
beta. A new rule is applied only to messages you receive after the rule was
created.

However, you can use Archive, Move to, and Sweep to automatically move or delete
messages in your inbox. To learn more, see Organize your inbox with Archive,
Sweep, and other tools in Outlook.com.


DISABLE AND ENABLE RULES IN OUTLOOK.COM

If you'd like to temporarily pause, or suspend, a rule from operating and you
don't want to delete it, consider disabling the rule. To disable or enable a
rule:

 1. At the top of the page, select Settings .

 2. Select Mail > Rules.

 3. Use the toggle next to the rule name to disable or enable the rule.
    
    


WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUTLOOK.COM

You might have created a rule to forward or redirect messages you receive to
another email address. If so, it's important to know the difference between
forwarding and redirecting.

 * A forwarded message appears as a message you received and then forwarded to
   another recipient. When the recipient replies, the reply will go to the
   address the message was forwarded from.

 * A redirected message keeps the original sender on the From line. When a
   recipient that a message was redirected to replies, the reply will go to the
   original sender.


SEE ALSO

Use rules to automatically forward messages in Outlook

Edit or fix a broken rule in Outlook

Stop processing more rules in Outlook

Import or export a set of rules in classic Outlook

Create a rule in Outlook for Mac




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