In this guide, you will find instructions about creating inbox rules in Outlook.

The purpose of inbox rules is to simplify sorting of incoming messages into folders.

Rules will automatically check if incoming e-mails have all the conditions met which are set up in the rule and moves the e-mails to the desired folder.
Below you can find instructions on how to set up such rules.

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1. Log into your e-mail account here.

2. When you've logged in, choose Settings (Gear icon ).
3. In the window that opens, select Email → Rules → Add new rule.
   
   
4. In the window that opens, you can add an inbox rule. To do so, fill in the following fields:
   1. Rule name: enter a name for the rule (for example Meetings)
   2. Add a condition: enter a condition (for example Message body includes meeting, seminar or conference)
   3. Add an action: enter an action (for example Move to the Meetings folder)
   4. If needed, you can also Add an exepction (for example if the importante is high, don't follow this rule)
   5. To confirm the rule, click the Save button.
      
5. If you want to temporarily disable a rule, click the blue button following the rule name.
   
6. If you want to delete a rule, choose the desired rule → click the More actions button → click Delete rule.