Add already received mail to labels

A common task!

To add already received mail to labels, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the "Add to Labels" feature in Gmail

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Go to the "Inbox" or the specific folder containing the emails you want to add to labels.
  3. Check the boxes next to the emails you want to add to labels.
  4. Click on the "Labels" button at the top of the page.
  5. Select "Add to labels" from the dropdown menu.
  6. Choose the label(s) you want to add from the list of available labels.
  7. Click "Apply" to add the selected emails to the chosen label(s).

Method 2: Using the "Bulk actions" feature in Gmail

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Go to the "Inbox" or the specific folder containing the emails you want to add to labels.
  3. Check the boxes next to the emails you want to add to labels.
  4. Click on the "More" menu at the top of the page.
  5. Select "Bulk actions" from the dropdown menu.
  6. Choose "Apply label" from the list of available actions.
  7. Select the label(s) you want to add from the list of available labels.
  8. Click "Apply" to add the selected emails to the chosen label(s).

Method 3: Using a third-party email client or add-on

If you're using a third-party email client or add-on, such as Microsoft Outlook or Sanebox, you may have a similar feature to add emails to labels. Check your client or add-on's documentation for instructions on how to do this.

Remember to always be cautious when adding emails to labels, as this can affect the organization and filtering of your emails.