How do I Move Messages to Different Folders?

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After folders are created, it is easy to move your messages into those folders. The reason for doing this task is organization. At a later time, you may need to find certain messages. It is easier if you have them organized into specific folders that have a descriptive name.

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Moving Messages into Folders

1. To move messages into other folders, the messages needed to be selected that will be moved. Fig. MF1-1 shows three messages selected by clicking on the checkbox next to the messages.



2. In the lower right of the Mail Message window, choose a folder from the list. Then click the Go button. (See Fig. MF1-2)



3. A dialog box will appear, asking you to confirm the message move. Click the OK button. (See Fig. MF1-3)



4. If you want to confirm the messages have been moved, click on the drop down list called Select Folder (found on the right-hand side of the mail message window). Choose the folder name where the messages were moved. Then click the Go button. (See Fig. MF1-4)



5. The messages that have been moved will be seen in that folder. You know you are in the new folder by looking at the name next to Mail Messages: This will tell which folder you are is one being viewed. (See Fig. MF1-5)




Taken with permission from St. Petersburg College