Managing E-mail Messages for a Faster Mailbox
Sorting your e-mail messages into other folders can make it easier to access the new messages that arrive in your Inbox. When there are fewer messages in the Inbox, it is easier for Webmail to display all the information quickly. Having a large number of messages stored in the Inbox can slow down Webmail's response time.
If you are using another IMAP e-mail program to read your Basic (UMBS) E-mail (mail.utexas.edu) messages, you can also decrease the time it takes your Inbox to load by creating folders and moving messages our of your Inbox. Consult the online help in your e-mail program.
Creating a New Folder
You can create new folders in which to store messages, either as top-level folders or a subfolders within other folders.
To create a new folder:
- Click the Folders icon at the top of the screen.
- Click the Choose Action drop-down menu and select Create Folder.
- This creates a folder at the top level.
- To create a subfolder, you must first select a parent folder:
- Select the checkbox next to the folder that will contain your new folder.
- Click Choose Action and choose New Folder.
- Click the Refresh icon (curved green arrows) to view your new folder in the list.
If you have trouble seeing folders you've created, please see this procedure.
Switching Between Folders
Your Inbox displays as the default folder, but you can easily switch to your Outbox, Sent Mail, and other public or private folder.
To switch folders:
- Click the drop-down menu in the upper right corner and select a folder.
- Click Open Folder.
Moving and Copying Between Folders
You can easily transfer messages between folders.
To move or copy a message to another folder:
- In any folder, select the checkbox to the left of each message you wish to move.
- Click the Messages to drop-down menu above the rightmost column and select a destination folder.
- Select Move.
NOTE: To copy the messages, click Copy. The Copy command does not remove the message from the original folder.
