Managing rules

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This sectionpage explains how to addadd, rules,remove, removeedit, rules,and editreorder rules in the Rules pane.

Most actions for managing rules are available via the toolbar above the pane, the right-click context menu, or keyboard shortcuts. See the Rules menu article for a rulefull and change the order in which they are applied to files and folders.reference.

Adding rules

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Removing rules

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To remove all rules at once, press Shift+Del or use Remove All Rules.

Changing the order ofReordering rules

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You can change the order of rules using any of the following methods:

1. Using the  and  buttons.
2. Pressing CTRL + Up/Down arrows.
3. Drag-and-drop any rule with mouse.

Editing rules

Editing a rule means changing its parameters and options, and then saving the rule.

You can edit a rule using any of the following methods:

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3. Select it and press ENTER.

A window similar to the Add Rules window appears. There are only two minor differences: the button at the bottom is titled Save Rule, and the rules list in the left pane is greyed out (because you are not supposed to select rules in this window).

Change the parameters and options, and press the Save Rule button or ENTER.

Selecting a rule

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• Right-click it and select Edit Rule.

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