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1.       You can create a mail rule from an existing email.  Right click on the email you'd like to create a rule for then select "Rules" -> "Manage Rules & Alerts…"
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Image Removed4.       Select the criteria you wish for your rule.  In this example I have selected "from people or distribution list" then click on the blue link(s) at the bottom and follow the prompts. Then click "Next >".
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5. Follow the same process as before by selecting the criteria and then any new blue links that appear - following the prompts after.  Then click "Next >".
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6.       If you would like to add any exceptions following the same process as before.  If you do not wish to have any exceptions then leave everything blank and click "Next >"
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Then, select "Create Rule"

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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"

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

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8.       The below box will appear to run the rule and then disappear once the process is complete.  In the future the rule will run silently when an email arrives. Image Removed