(First distributed in April, 2006, Title III Tabloid)

This month I will show you how to create and use folders in GroupWise to keep your inbox free from clutter. The topic comes from a question I was recently asked. The teacher in me knows that if one person has a question, there are others who have the same question, but have never asked it. So, here goes ...

The general steps to creating a folder are to set it up inside the GroupWise cabinet or an existing folder. Once configured, items can be dragged and dropped into the new folder. Here are the specific steps to accomplish that:

1. In Groupwise, in the folder list, RIGHT click on the cabinet (or on an existing folder, if you want to create a folder inside it. This displays the shortcut menu for the object).
2. Choose the New Folder command (this will display the Create Personal Folder dialog box).
3. Make sure that Personal folder is chosen and click the NEXT button
4. On the next screen:
   1. Type a name of your choice in the Name field (In the example, the folder was named support tickets)
   2. Type a description if you want one, this is optional
   3. The New Folder will be placed in alphabetical order with any other folders. Move it, if you like.
   4. Click the NEXT button
5. Leave all settings as they are on the next screen and click FINISH button

Notice that the new folder is now listed in your Cabinet To move an item from your Mailbox to your new folder:

6. Select the item and hold down the mouse button
7. Drag the item until it hovers the folder (this highlights the folder)
8. Drop (let go of the left mouse button)