How to Create Folders to Organize Mail in Netscape

If your inbox is overflowing with emails, it's time to correct the situation before you're overwhelmed. No matter which mail program you are using, creating folders is one way to manage your messages. Here are some guidelines for creating folders to organize your mail in Netscape.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Internet access
• Microsoft Windows 98 or higher
• Macintosh OS X (v10.1 or higher)
• Netscape Navigator
• Netscape email account

1. Install Netscape Navigator and open an email account.

2. Double-click on the Netscape icon to open the program.

3. Locate "Edit" on the menu bar and select "Add Folder" to create folders for organizing your mail.

4. Label your new folder by entering a name in the dialog box.

5. Determine a location for the folder you created when you label it. It can be listed separately or included with your other inbox folders.

6. Click on "Save" to create your folder.

7. Move your email into the appropriate folder by right-clicking on the message and selecting "Move to Folder."

8. Rename folders by right-clicking on the folder and selecting "Rename" or delete a folder by right-clicking and selecting "Delete."

9. Download a program such as Folder Marker (see Resources below), that allows you to color-code the folders you created to organize your Netscape mail.

Tips & Warnings

• Create folders in Netscape for group email messages.

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Resources

• Download a free program to color code your mail folders.