How to create a folder in Outlook 2016 using the rule

Do you often receive emails in Outlook from a specific colleague or customer and want to automatically transfer those emails to a different Inbox folder for easy search? Read this article to learn how to create an email transfer folder in Outlook 2016 using the rule.

How to create a folder in Outlook 2016 using the rule

Step 1: First, select an email to receive the rule, then on the Home tab, click Rules

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Step 2: Next, in the Rules drop-down menu, select Create Rule .

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Step 3: A Create Rule window appears.

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Step 4: Select the box ' From the sender's name ' and select the ' Move the item to folder ' box, then click 'Select Folder .' to specify the destination.

Note, if you check the "Sent to: only me" box , the email has multiple recipients, (ie emails sent to many people including you) will not enter the created directory.

Step 5: After clicking " Select Folder" , another window will appear. From here, select ' New .' to create a new folder.

Note: Be sure to save the folder in the inbox by selecting Inbox (it will be blue if selected).

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Step 6: Name the new folder, you should name the email sender or whatever name you want, then click OK .

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Step 7: Finally, a Success window displays a message that created the rule successfully. Check the box and then click OK .

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Now, you can create as many rules as you like, to organize your mailbox more neatly.

I wish you all success!

See more:

1. Create a Rule to move and store email to another folder in Outlook
2. How to create a folder in Outlook 2013 by creating a rule
3. List of Outlook 2016 shortcuts when working with Mail