Organizing mail
You can organize messages in any mailbox, folder, or search results window. You can delete or mark
messages as read. You can also move messages from one mailbox or folder to another in the same
account or between different accounts. You can add, delete, or rename mailboxes and folders.
Delete a message: Open the message and tap .
You can also delete a message directly from the mailbox message list by swiping left or right over
the message title, then tapping Delete.
Some mail accounts support archiving messages instead of deleting them. When you archive
a message, it’s moved from your Inbox to All Mail. Turn archiving on or off in Settings > Mail,
Contacts, Calendars.
Recover a message
Deleted messages are moved to the Trash mailbox.
To change how long a message stays in the Trash before being deleted
permanently, go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars. Then tap Advanced.
Delete or move multiple messages
While viewing a list of messages, tap Edit, select the messages you want to
delete, then tap Move or Delete.
Move a message to another
mailbox or folder
While viewing a message, tap , then choose a mailbox or folder.
Add a mailbox
Go to the mailboxes list, tap Edit, then tap New Mailbox.
Delete or rename a mailbox
Go to the mailboxes list, tap Edit, then tap a mailbox. Enter a new name or
location for the mailbox. Tap Delete Mailbox to delete it and all its contents.
Flag and mark multiple messages
as read
While viewing a list of messages, tap Edit, select the messages you want,
then tap Mark. Choose either Flag or Mark as Read.