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     * To create a new folder in Thunderbird, select "New Folder" from the File menu.     * To create a new folder in Thunderbird, select "New Folder" from the File menu.
-    * To move messages from INBOX to a folder, select the messages you want to move, then drag them to the destination folder. +    * To move messages from INBOX to a folder, select the messages you want to move, then drag them to the destination folder. 
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 +<note> 
 +It's possible to create Thunderbird folders which are stored either on the  mail server (as a subfolder of "Inbox"), or on the local computer (inside "Local Folders"). The first (server) option is usually a better choice, as the folders will be accessible from any location, and will be backed up, etc. 
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 ===== Special folders ===== ===== Special folders =====
  
-You can also set the mail program to save sent messages and drafts on the IMAP server.+You can also set the mail program to save sent messages and drafts on the server, rather than locally.
  
     * In Thunderbird, this is set in "Mail and Newsgroups Account Settings", under "Copies and Folders".     * In Thunderbird, this is set in "Mail and Newsgroups Account Settings", under "Copies and Folders".
     * In Mac OS Mail (v10.2 and higher), click the folder you'd like to use as your saved mail or drafts folder, then from the Mailbox menu, choose "Use Selected Mailbox For" and the appropriate assignment from the submenu.      * In Mac OS Mail (v10.2 and higher), click the folder you'd like to use as your saved mail or drafts folder, then from the Mailbox menu, choose "Use Selected Mailbox For" and the appropriate assignment from the submenu. 
  
 +===== Trash folder =====
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 +This is where messages get moved when you delete them (depending on how your mail program is set up). **Messages moved into Trash are deleted automatically after 30 days**.
 ===== Automatic Filtering ===== ===== Automatic Filtering =====
  
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 imports the folder list into the IMAP server. It will prompt for your username and password on the imap server.  imports the folder list into the IMAP server. It will prompt for your username and password on the imap server. 
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 +===== Exporting folders =====
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 +The easiest way to export folders from your Physics IMAP account is using our webmail system.
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 +  * Use "Archive Settings" on the Options page to choose what type of file to export to (the default is zip).
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 +  * Open the folder you want to export.
 +  * Click "Show All"
 +  * Click "Toggle All"
 +  * Click the "Archive button"
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