# Managing Folders

A folder or mailbox named Main is automatically created whenever an account is created. A folder named Sent" is created if you set Save copy of outgoing mail in Sent folder to Yes. Likewise, it creates a folder named Deleted if you set your Deleted messages preference to Move to Deleted folder. If you use the calendar feature, there will also be an IMIP folder. This is the folder that stores the invitations for the calendar.

You can also create "sub-folders," within a particular folder. For example, a folder named "Parrots" can have a sub-folder named "Tricks" and another one named "Sounds."

The main page displays the following information about each folder:

- Folders. Lists the name of the folders and visually displays folder hierarchy.

- Size. The total size of the folders' contents.

- Message Count. Displays the number of unread messages in each folder.

## To create a new folder:

1. From the Options and Styles... menu, select Folders to go to the My Folders page.

   Or click on the "Folders" Icon on the main page.

2. Under Create a Folder, enter the name of a new folder to create. (The name must be eight characters or less and may not contain any special characters.)

3. Click the Create button.

## To create a folder within another folder:

1. Under Create a Folder, enter a name like UserName.Parrots.Tricks, which will add a new folder called Tricks under the directory Parrots, which is under the top directory UserName.

2. Click the Create button.

## To rename a folder:

1. Under Modify a Folder, choose the folder name from the list to the right.

2. Enter a new name in the text box.

3. Click the Rename button.

## To delete a folder and all the messages it contains:

1. Under Modify a Folder, select the folder name from the list to the right.

2. Click the Delete button.

Note:

If you plan to use the calendar feature, do not modify or delete the IMIP folder. If you do, you will not be able to receive invitations for the calendar functions.

Related Topics

Saving outgoing messages in the "Sent" folder

Saving deleted messages in the"deleted" folder