Email, Messaging, & Video Calls > Email How to Select All Messages in a Yahoo Mail Folder Delete, move, and archive multiple messages at once in Yahoo Mail By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 27, 2021 Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Jerrick Leger is a CompTIA-certified IT Specialist with more than 10 years' experience in technical support and IT fields. He is also a systems administrator for an IT firm in Texas serving small businesses. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail What to Know Open Yahoo Mail, go to Folders, click a folder, and click the check box to select all. Use the toolbar to archive, move, or delete all the messages.In Yahoo Mail Basic, go to My Folders and select a folder. Click Select All > Delete, or click Actions for a menu with more options.In the Yahoo mail app, tap Menu > Folders, choose a folder, and tap the check box. Tap the icons to delete, move, archive, or star all messages. This article explains how to select all messages in a Yahoo Mail folder so you can move, delete, star, and archive multiple emails at once with just a few clicks. Instructions cover the standard web version of Yahoo Mail, Yahoo Mail Basic, and the Yahoo Mail mobile app for iOS and Android. How to Select All Messages in a Yahoo Mail Folder To select all of a folder's messages in the full-featured version of Yahoo Mail: Scroll to the Folders section, then select the folder you want to open. Select the check box that's located above the messages (you'll find it next to Compose). Alternatively, select the arrow beside the check box to reveal a drop-down menu. Select All or one of the other options to select specific messages. Use the toolbar to archive, move, or delete all the messages. Select the ellipses (...) for more options. How to Select All Messages in a Folder in Yahoo Mail Basic The Yahoo Mail Basic interface is a little different. Go to the My Folders section and select the desired folder. Click Select All. Select Delete, or select Actions to reveal a drop-down menu with more options. How to Select All Messages in a Folder in the Yahoo Mail App The process for selecting all messages in a folder is very similar in the Yahoo Mail app: Tap the Menu icon (it's located in the upper-left corner). Scroll down the side panel, go to the Folders section, and tap the folder you wish to open. Tap the check box in the upper-left corner above your messages. Tap the icons at the bottom of the screen to delete, move, archive, or star all messages. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit