For instance, I would like to create a rule for my e-mail messages that have
the word "resume" in it, but not the words "Please" or "Consider".

"Megbrons" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> For instance, I would like to create a rule for my e-mail messages that have
> the word "resume" in it, but not the words "Please" or "Consider".

Create a rule that looks for "Please" or "Consider" and whose only action is
"stop processing more rules". The create a rule that looks for "resume" and
does whatever action you want. Put that rule after the first one. Between
the pair, you'll have Outlook act on a message only if it contains "resume"
and not "please" or "consider".
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]