How do you delete multiple emails?

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How do you delete multiple emails?

I am sure that this has been asked and maybe even answered, but I will ask again. How do you delete multiple messages when you have a trillion? I do not wish to delete all messages I want to delete certain subjects but I can't seem to find that delete all until I get into the trash maybe.. But if I want to delete 20 of I don't know....lets say "The newspaper" I have to search for it but I can't delete them all at once I have to delete them 1 by 1. Does anybody else have that problem?? Also I've tried using an outside app to help me delete multiple pictures and emails and it was a disaster. Thank you if you can help. And if you can help then thank you for reading.

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Jan 25, 2022 6:11 PM

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Jan 26, 2022 3:26 AM in response to Angela2day

There are several methods to easily delete multiple emails. You start by identifying the messages that you wish to delete - using a combination of selecting a filtered view in the Mail App sidebar (e.g., to list only Unread or Flagged Mail) and/or use the Search dialogue:

Flag and filter emails on iPad - Apple Support

Search for email in Mail on iPad – Apple Support

You will now have a list of filtered/selected Mail. Next, tap the Edit button at top-right of the Mail sidebar; simply swipe your finger down (or up) the left-side of the message list to bulk select Mail Messages. Sliding your finger slightly above or below the visible window will scroll while selecting; when you are done, lift your finger.

To delete the selected messages, tap the Bin (or Delete/Trash - this being dependent upon your region settings) button at bottom-right of the sidebar.

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Jan 26, 2022 2:37 AM in response to Angela2day

Hi Angela2day, thank you for posting in Apple Support Communities.

Because the title of your post mentions emails I have included the following link that explains how to delete multiple emails in an iPad:

https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/ipad/ipad0bf80ff4/ipados

However, I have included the link to delete messages as you also mentioned this in the body of your post:

https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/ipad/ipadb32dfcd8/ipados

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