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Outlook: How To Create a mail rule

How to create a mail rule from an existing email. 

Right click on the email and select Rules.

Then, select Create Rule.

The basic option should handle most users basic filtering needs.  If you have needs that are greater than this tip sheet, please contact the Service Desk. Most people  just need to select the criteria by which you filter (sender, recipient or subject line) and where to put it. When done, click OK.

The rule has now been created.  If you select the checkbox, the rule will run on all the messages in your inbox.