How to Block Junk Mail

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Gmail.

   You will need a preexisting Gmail account., If you've tried marking emails as spam but continue to receive them from one persistent source, you can block the sender to filter any future emails from them.,, This will prompt a drop-down menu.
   
   On Android platforms, the downward-facing arrow is replaced by three dots in a vertical line. , This will prevent that specific email address from sending you anything in the future.The word "Sender" will be replaced by the email's author. , You can further prevent junk mail by marking it as spam. , This will select the email.
   
   If you are selecting multiple emails, make sure they've all stayed selected before proceeding. , This button resembles an octagon with an exclamation mark in the center. , This is in the same menu as your Inbox tab.
   
   You may have to click "More Labels" at the bottom of the Inbox menu to show the Spam option. , This will select all junk email in your Spam folder. ,, You have successfully blocked junk mail on Gmail!
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   Step 2: Log into Gmail if you aren't already signed in.

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   Step 3: Consider blocking your junk emails' sender.

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   Step 4: Select the email whose author you wish to block.

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   Step 5: Click the downward-facing arrow next to the "Reply" button.

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   Step 6: Click "Block " in the drop-down menu.

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   Step 7: Return to your inbox.

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   Step 8: Click the box in the far left side of any email you consider "junk".

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   Step 9: Click the "Report Spam" button.

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    Step 10: Click the "Spam" tab.

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    Step 11: Click the "Select" box in the upper left-hand corner of your inbox.

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    Step 12: Click "Delete Forever" to remove all spam emails.

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    Step 13: Return to your inbox.

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