About Filtering

If your Mailbox contains many items, you might have a difficult time finding just one of them. Filter lets you display items according to specific criteria. For example, a filter can be set up to display only items that have a certain word in the subject. You can also use a filter to hide items that you want to get out of your way.

Filter doesn't actually move or delete items; it displays certain items based on the criteria you specify. After you clear the filter, all the items reappear. Filters you create affect all folders.

For information on how to create a filter, see To create a new filter.