Filters, Can't Find Exception List In Rules

[Bev]

I'm trying to set up my filters for junk mail. I want
junk mail with certain words in the subject sent to
deleted folder. I found the filters.txt file and some of
the words are already there. So apparently the filter
isn't working. I tried to follow the directions on how to
turn them on and they said to choose the exceptions entry
in the rules wizard but I have no such choice. I know how
to edit the filters.txt file but Outlook is not using it.
Can anyone help?

 

[Jocelyn Fiorello [MVP - Outlook]]

The Filters.txt file isn't actively used by Outlook -- it's really just a
"readme" type file to show you the kinds of words and phrases Outlook looks
for to determine what is junk. You might want to take a look at
http://www.slipstick.com/rules/junkmail.htm for some help with setting up
rules that should help you catch much of the junk. Beyond that, though, if
you're using Outlook 2002 or earlier, your best bet might be to invest in a
good anti-spam program like IHateSpam or MailWasher. Outlook 2003 has much
improved junk mail filtering capabilities, so you might want to consider
upgrading if you can.

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Jocelyn Fiorello
MVP - Outlook

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