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Ursula's avatar

This is information that I will pay for ... You are a Legend Bill Murphy JR.

Thank you for the clear instructions - really appreciate it.

Now to find the time and avoid the procrastination (giggle)

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Darrell's avatar

Great organizational article! I haven’t used Outlook since I retired but always found the “rules” feature to be beneficial. It helped sort much in advance. I also had a goal every day to empty my mailbox even though many items were sent to a handful of sub-folders for later attention. This is much like the paper folder system I used before email was so robust: important, file, delegate and trash.

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Erving Twosmokes's avatar

Good info! Thanks for sharing!

Having 6 separate email accounts/addresses myself (down from 9 before I retired), I very well understand the need for email management. I've been using "Rules" in MS Outlook for years. A few of the rules outright delete incoming missives. Most just divert to different folders. Occasionally, though, I still need to filter through the In Box and thin it out. Can't say that I've ever had 22K in it, but even a couple thousand (from when I'm on vacation on my motorcycle and refuse to check my email - everybody knows to just leave a voice message on my phone) can be a task.

Keep up the good work!

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dj l's avatar

I'll give this a try w/ Outlook! Thanks!!

I also use Gmail, so your comment about not being able to do so ☹️

the diamonds you found = 👍

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dj l's avatar

I followed the link for the 'bum check donation' to the college & read some comments. Unfortunately, seems like the college itself hasn't made much of a name for itself:

taken from comments, one of many similar: "We live close to Daytona and have watched Bethune Cookman bumble along for years. Fiscal irresponsibility, poor academic performance, etc, etc. There was one year not too long ago when not a single graduate from their nursing program could pass the state examination."

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Patty McGlasson's avatar

Timely info always. My work inbox went from over 20K to hovering at 7K but I feel so good to have gotten to 7K!! Todays article inspires me to get back on the “reducing the clutter of email path”.

Thanks for the tips. I have to say I use the delete button a lot and don’t look back…haha!

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SPW's avatar

Since Sean is my email manager, I’ll be sending this on to him. It’s above my pay grade for sure but he may find it helpful. Thanks Bill.

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