cool that it works! that the message shows in the Recent Mail window surprises me - I had not expected this, but definitely think this neat and useful (and good to know).
---marlyse -------------- original message(s) follows -------------- >> add 1 line to your existing filter (for your wife): after the redirect >> action add 'set status to unread' - this should bold it again. not >> sure if it will show in the recent window (I doubt it though), but >> the folder for your wife should show bold. > > Thank you, I hadn't found these Mail Action choices. It works as > described AND the message shows in the Recent Mail window. > > -- Charles