Complete the following steps to add a new filter.
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Either select the Filters tab or click |
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Click The Edit Filter window displays. |
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Complete the following fields: · Filter name enter a name for your filter. · Priority select the Priority checkbox if you want MailWasher Pro to apply your filter, even if a message has come from an address on your Friends list. · Status description enter a description for the status of the filter, and if required, select a color for the status using to color square on the right. · Action select the radio button corresponding to the action that you want MailWasher Pro to take when a message matches your filter. Select Display the email or Hide the email. · Mail is legitimate if required, select this checkbox to indicate that this filter is for legitimate email. · Mark the sender of the email to be blacklisted if required, select this action to be performed by MailWasher Pro. · Mark the email for deletion if required, select this action to be performed by MailWasher Pro. · Mark the email for bounce - if required, select this action to be performed by MailWasher Pro. · Apply this filter when select the radio button corresponding to your requirements for rule matching.
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There are three fields in the Rules area. Use the Rules drop down selection list on the left to select which part of an email your filter applies to. Select from: · The From field · The Subject field · The To field · The CC field · The body · The return path · The entire address
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Use the Rules drop down selection list in the middle to define the condition of the filter. Select from: · contains · does not contain · is · contains RegExpr · does not contain RegExpr
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Use the field on the right of the Rules area to enter the relevant address or keywords for the filter.
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Click The Spam tools window displays. |
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Select the precedence for the filter using the Adjust filter precedence arrows to the right of the Filters area. |
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Select the checkbox next to a filter to enable it, and deselect the checkbox to disable it. |
Need more information? Check the FAQ:
· How can I make a regular expression filter?
· How can I filter emails that have a blank subject line?
· How can I filter out words in certain parts of sentences?
· Can I import existing filters?
· How does the precedence feature work?