If manually deleting emails or unsubscribing from branded newsletters isn’t your idea of a good time, this guide is for you. Unwanted emails can clutter your inbox, distract you from important tasks, and sometimes even pose security risks. To add to that, Forbes notes that a disorganized inbox can be a cause of stress.
Outlook provides easy tools to block email addresses and senders so you can manage your inbox more effectively. Here we’ll take you the practical steps to block senders, the differences between Outlook’s desktop, web, and mobile apps, and you’ll discover tips to permanently remove unwanted emails to minimize future email noise.
How to take control of your Outlook inbox
Managing an inbox filled with messages you don’t want (or need) is frustrating. Outlook offers several methods to block email addresses, making it easier to stay organized and focused.
How to block a sender in Outlook desktop
Blocking a sender in the desktop version of Outlook only takes 4 steps. This method ensures that emails from unwanted contacts do not appear in your inbox.
Steps:
- Open Outlook and select an email from the sender you want to block
- Click Junk on the toolbar
- Select
