How to Select Multiple Messages at Once on Computer and Mobile Devices
Learn simple steps to select multiple messages at once using Shift, Ctrl, or Cmd keys on computers and taps on mobile devices.
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To select more than one message at a time, whether on a computer or mobile device, click or tap on the first message, then hold down the Shift key (for continuous selection) or Ctrl key (Windows) / Cmd key (Mac) (for non-continuous selection), and click or tap on the additional messages you wish to select. This method allows for efficient batch actions like deletion, moving, or marking as read.
FAQs & Answers
- How do I select multiple messages continuously? Click the first message, then hold down the Shift key and click the last message to select all messages in between.
- Can I select multiple non-adjacent messages? Yes, hold down the Ctrl key (Windows) or Cmd key (Mac) and click each message you want to select individually.
- How do I select multiple messages on a mobile device? Tap and hold the first message, then tap on additional messages to select multiple items.