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Batch delete junk emails

To batch delete junk emails, the steps depend on the email service you’re using. Here’s how to do it on the most common platforms:


Gmail

  1. Go to the Spam folder: On the left-hand sidebar, click “More”“Spam”.

  2. Select all: Click the checkbox at the top left to select all emails.

  3. Delete all: Click the “Delete forever” button at the top.

    • If you have more than one page, click “Select all conversations in Spam” before deleting.


Outlook (Web or Desktop)

  1. Go to Junk Email: In the left pane, click on “Junk Email”.

  2. Select emails: Use the checkbox at the top to select all junk messages.

  3. Delete: Click the “Delete” icon (trash can).


Yahoo Mail

  1. Go to Spam folder.

  2. Select all: Use the checkbox at the top.

  3. Delete: Click “Delete” or “Empty Spam”.


Apple Mail (macOS)

  1. Open the Mail app and go to the Junk folder.

  2. Press Cmd + A to select all junk mail.

  3. Press Delete or right-click and choose Delete.


Microsoft Outlook App (Windows)

  1. Click on the Junk Email folder.

  2. Press Ctrl + A to select all messages.

  3. Press Delete or use the right-click menu to remove them.


Tips to Prevent Future Junk Mail

  • Unsubscribe from unwanted newsletters.

  • Use filters/rules to auto-delete or auto-archive.

  • Mark emails as junk/spam instead of just deleting them to train your email provider’s filters.

Let me know which email service you’re using if you need specific instructions.

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