LESSON: E-MAIL FILES

Add a Folder 

  To add a folder, e.g., The Web Option Program, click the File menu, point to Folder then click New.
  Click on Local Folders so it is highlighted, then in the Folder Name text box, type the name of the folder.   In our example, we are using The Web Option Program.
  Click OK.


Add a Sub Heading

   To add a folder under The Web Option Program, click on The Web Option Program so it is highlighted.
   Click the File menu, point to Folder then click New.
    In the Folder Name text box, type: Lesson One - Filing then click OK. 
    Repeat this process to set up folders for other lessons.

To File Notes

   Double click on an item in your Inbox.
   Click the File menu.
   Point to Move to Folder.
   Click on Lesson One Folder so it is highlighted.
   Click OK.

Deleting E-mails 

Disposing of old messages will make it easier to locate the e-mail you do want. It also frees up space on your hard disk. These instructions should work for most e-mail programs.

  Select the e-mail message by clicking on it.

  Press the Delete key or Delete on the toolbar, or drag the message to the Trash or Deleted Items folder.

Tips:

In most e-mail programs, the messages aren't permanently deleted; they've been transferred to the Trash or Deleted Items. You can transfer the deleted messages back to an active mailbox if you change your mind.

If you're sure you want to delete the messages permanently, right-click the Trash or Deleted Items and select Empty. Some programs let you set options for emptying the Trash or Deleted Items automatically. If you set this, be aware of what you specified.

You can select more than one message at a time by holding the Control key when you click to select a message.

To select several messages in a row, hold down the Shift key and click on the first message. Then go to the last message you want to select. Still holding down the Shift key, click on the last message. The block of messages will be selected.

One final note: 

Don't delete anything unless you're absolutely sure. Don't say click YES or OK unless you're absolutely sure.  

For more information on electronic filing in general: