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How to Set Up OR Filters in Yahoo Mail

Filter messages that meet one of multiple criteria in Yahoo Mail

By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 31, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail

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Go to gear icon > More Settings > Filters > Add new filters. Under Set rules, select the drop-down menus to specify criteria.In Choose a folder to move to, select the destination folder for when the filter is applied, then choose Save.Repeat steps to make a second filter using the second criterion. Direct the second filter to the same folder as the first filter, then save. By default, filters in Yahoo Mail are AND filters, which means they combine all specified criteria when filtering incoming messages. If you prefer to send messages that meet one of several criteria to a specified folder, learn how to set up OR filters in the web version of Yahoo Mail.

How to Create an OR Mail Rule Using Two Filters

To make an OR filter in Yahoo Mail using the workaround: Select the Gear icon at the top of the Yahoo Mail window. Select More Settings. Select Filters. Select Add new filters. In the Set rules section, select the drop-down menus to specify the first criterion for the filter. In the Choose a folder to move to section, select the folder you want to move the message to whenever the filter is applied. Select Save. Repeat the steps above to make a second filter using the second criterion. Direct the second filter to the same folder as the first filter, then save it. Add single-criterion filters for as many OR conditions as you need.

Yahoo Mail AND Filters vs OR Filters

In Yahoo Mail, it's possible to set up filters that route incoming mail to designated folders. While you can set up a single filter for messages that are from a certain sender AND have a specific subject, you can't make a filter for messages that are from a certain sender OR have a specific subject. To create OR filters, combe two regular filters. For example, set up a filter for a certain sender, make another filter for a specific subject, then instruct both filters to move messages to the same folder. That way, messages with the specified sender or subject (or both) show up in the target folder automatically. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Set up a Filter in Yahoo! Mail 10 Best Free Email Accounts for 2022 How to Set Up an Incoming Mail Filter in Windows Live Hotmail How to Open Emails Side by Side in Yahoo Mail How to Send Mail From All Your Accounts in Yahoo! Mail How to Create Rules in Gmail for (Almost) Anything How to Send Spam to the Spam Folder in Yahoo Mail How to Flag a Message for Follow-Up in Yahoo Mail Filter One Sender's Mail to a Certain Folder in Outlook How to Forward Gmail Email Using Filters How to Whitelist a Domain in Mac OS X Mail App How to Block Unwanted Emails From Senders in Yahoo Mail How to Forward Outlook Mail to Another Email Address How to Auto Reply in Gmail Set Up an Out-of-Office Vacation Response in Gmail How to Set Up New Email Alerts in Apple Mail Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies