Most email services allow the user to easily delete all emails received from a specific sender. The procedure to follow varies from manager to manager, but in general it is necessary to perform a search within your e-mail box using the name or address of the sender in question in order to identify all the messages received and delete them after selecting them. This article explains how to delete all emails received from a single sender using the most used email web services, such as Gmail, Outlook and Apple Mail.
Steps
Method 1 of 7: Use the Gmail Website from a Computer
Step 1. Log in with your Gmail account
Since a browser is required to perform this method, it is functional for both Windows and Mac systems.
Step 2. Enter the text string "from:
[sender_e-mail_address] "in the Gmail search bar and press the Enter key.
The search bar is located at the top of the page, above the box that lists incoming messages. After pressing the "Send" key, a list of all the e-mails received from the address you have indicated will appear.
Step 3. Click the check button that appeared at the top of the search results list
It also has a small down arrow and is located to the left of the "Refresh" button with a curved arrow. All the check buttons of the e-mails in the list will be automatically selected.
You can also filter your selection based on different criteria by clicking on the button with a down arrow next to the "Select" button
Step 4. Click on the trash can icon
to delete all selected emails at once.
When you place the mouse cursor over the trash can icon, the "Delete" label will appear.
When prompted, you may need to confirm your action by clicking on the "OK" button located in the pop-up window that appeared
Step 5. Click on the Trash tab
It's listed in the Gmail menu on the left side of the page. A list of all the emails in the trash will be displayed. The recycle bin is automatically emptied every 30 days, but you can do it manually when you want.
Step 6. Click on the blue link Empty Trash Now
It is displayed at the top of the list of emails in the trash.
Method 2 of 7: Using the Gmail Mobile App
Step 1. Launch the Gmail app
It features a red and white envelope icon. You can find it on the device Home or in the "Applications" panel or you can perform a search.
You can use the procedure described in this method on any mobile device that uses Gmail as an email client, the steps to follow are always the same. In most cases, Android mobile devices use the Gmail app as their default email client
Step 2. Type the string "from:
[sender_e-mail_address] "in the search bar and press the Enter button.
The Gmail search bar is located at the top of your account's inbox. After pressing the "Send" key you will see a list of all the e-mails you have received from the entered address appear on the screen.
Step 3. Tap the check button next to an E-Mail header to select it
In this case, unfortunately, it is not possible to select multiple emails at the same time using the Gmail mobile app, so you will have to individually manage each message you want to include in the selection.
Step 4. Tap the trash can icon
to delete all selected emails.
All messages that are moved to the trash will be automatically deleted after 30 days.
Method 3 of 7: Use the Outlook Mobile App
Step 1. Launch the Outlook app
It is characterized by an icon depicting a white sheet containing the letter "O" in blue and a letter envelope. You can find it on the device Home or in the "Applications" panel or you can perform a search.
You can use the procedure described in this method on any mobile device (including Android or iOS models) that uses the Outlook app as an email client, the steps to follow are always the same. Unfortunately, the Outlook mobile application does not offer the ability to select multiple messages at the same time, so you will have to open each individual email and delete it manually
Step 2. Tap the search function icon
It is displayed in the center of the bottom of the screen.
Step 3. Enter the sender's email address
Make sure you press the "Enter" key on your device's virtual keyboard after you finish typing. All emails you received from the given address will appear on the screen.
Step 4. Tap an email header to open it
Unfortunately, the Outlook mobile app doesn't offer the ability to do multiple email selection, so you'll have to manage each message individually.
Step 5. Tap the trash can icon
The email in question will be deleted.
Step 6. Repeat the previous two steps for all email messages you want to delete
Method 4 of 7: Use Outlook on Computer
Step 1. Log in with your Outlook account
This method works on both Windows and Mac computers.
Step 2. Press the key combination Ctrl + E (on Windows) or ⌘ Cmd + E (on Mac).
The search bar will appear.
Step 3. Click on the Search tab located on the menu bar
A menu will appear.
Step 4. Click the From button
This will allow you to search using an email address.
Step 5. Type the sender's email address and press the Enter key
A list of all the emails you have received from the specified address will be displayed.
Step 6. Click on an email header and press the key combination Ctrl + A (on Windows) or ⌘ Cmd + A (on Mac).
All e-mails in the list will be automatically selected.
Step 7. Click on the list of selected emails with the right mouse button
A context menu will appear next to the mouse cursor.
Step 8. Click on the Delete option
All selected messages will be deleted.
Method 5 of 7: Using the Mail App on iPhone or iPad
Step 1. Launch the Mail app
It features a white envelope icon on a blue background. You can find it on Home or in the Dock. Apple's Mail application is the default email client for iOS and macOS devices and can also manage emails received on all synced accounts such as Gmail and Yahoo.
Step 2. Type in the sender address of the emails you wish to search for
The search bar is located at the top of the app interface. However, if it is not visible, slide your finger down the screen from the top until it appears.
Don't forget to tap the search icon displayed on your device's virtual keyboard. This will display the list of all e-mails received from the specified address
Step 3. Tap the Edit item
It is located in the lower right corner of the screen. The following options will be displayed: Move, Archive, Report and Delete.
Step 4. Tap the circular check button next to the email you want to select
It will be highlighted in blue to indicate that it has been selected correctly.
Step 5. Keep your finger pressed on the Move option, then tap again on the email header you selected in the previous step
A function will be activated that will allow you to include in the selection, and thus move, also all the emails similar to the one in question.
Step 6. Tap the Trash item
A list of folders and email accounts will be displayed where you can move the emails you have selected. In this case, choose the "Trash" option to delete all selected messages.
All emails received from the indicated sender will be moved to the trash
Method 6 of 7: Using the Mail App on Mac
Step 1. Launch the Mail app
The corresponding icon is visible on the Dock or in the "Applications" folder.
Step 2. Type the email address of the sender of the messages to search for in the search bar and press the Enter key
The search bar is visible at the top of the Mail inbox.
Step 3. Click on an email header that appears in the results list
The content of the selected message will be displayed in the right pane of the program window.
Step 4. Press the key combination ⌘ Cmd + A
All e-mails in the list will be automatically selected.
Step 5. Click on the trash can icon
It is listed at the top of the search results list. All selected messages will be deleted.
Method 7 of 7: Using Yahoo Mail on Computer
Step 1. Sign in with your Yahoo account
Since you'll need to use a browser to access Yahoo Mail, this method works on both Windows and Mac.
This method only works if you are using the full Yahoo Mail user interface. If you are using the basic or classic version, you will need to upgrade. You can do this easily by clicking on the appropriate link located in the pop-up window that appears when you log into your Yahoo mailbox
Step 2. Type the string "from:
[sender_e-mail_address] "in the search bar and press the Enter key.
The Yahoo Mail search bar is located at the top of the inbox.
After you press the "Send" key, a list of all the e-mails you have received from the indicated sender will be displayed
Step 3. Click the check button located at the top of the results list
It also has a small down arrow and is visible next to the "Update" button. All e-mails in the list will be automatically selected.
You can also filter the selection you made based on different criteria by clicking on the button with a down arrow next to the check button
Step 4. Click on the trash can icon
to delete all selected emails.
When you place the mouse cursor over the trash can icon, the "Delete" label will appear.
