Navigating an Outlook inbox often consumes significant time, particularly when hunting for messages meeting certain criteria. To address this, configuring automated rules helps organize incoming mail efficiently. One effective approach involves directing all emails where you are copied to a dedicated folder for quick retrieval. The following outlines the process.

Once implemented, existing messages where you appear in the CC field will transfer to the designated folder. Incoming emails with you in the CC will follow suit automatically. This setup allows effortless location of such correspondence by checking solely within that folder.

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Dominic Bayley, an avid technology aficionado based in Australia, contributes to PCWorld with emphasis on gaming peripherals including laptops, mice, headsets, and keyboards.