A Step-by-Step Guide to Categorizing Messages in Gmail

Learn how to effectively categorize messages in Gmail using labels and filters.

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To categorize messages in Gmail, use labels. Open an email, click the label icon, and select or create a label to categorize it. Alternatively, you can use the search bar to find emails and then apply a label en masse by selecting multiple emails and choosing the label icon. Filters can automate this process by applying labels to incoming emails based on criteria you set.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are labels in Gmail? Labels in Gmail are tags that you can apply to emails to categorize and organize them for easier access.
  2. How do I create a label in Gmail? To create a label, open an email, click the label icon, and select 'Create new' to name your label.
  3. Can I automate categorization in Gmail? Yes, you can use filters in Gmail to automatically apply labels to incoming emails based on specific criteria.
  4. How can I find emails by label in Gmail? You can find emails by navigating to the left sidebar in Gmail and clicking on the desired label to view all categorized messages.

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