Bulk delete unread mail gmail
To bulk delete unread mail in Gmail, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the Gmail search operator
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the search bar at the top of the page.
- Type the following search query:
is:unread in:inbox
- Press Enter to execute the search.
- In the search results, select all the unread emails by checking the box at the top left corner of the page.
- Click on the "Bulk actions" dropdown menu and select "Delete forever".
Method 2: Using the Gmail label feature
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the "Labels" button at the top of the page.
- Click on the "New label" button.
- Name the label (e.g., "Unread Mail").
- Click on the "Apply label" button.
- In the search bar, type
label:Unread Mail is:unread
and press Enter. - Select all the unread emails by checking the box at the top left corner of the page.
- Click on the "Bulk actions" dropdown menu and select "Delete forever".
Method 3: Using a third-party browser extension
There are several browser extensions available that can help you bulk delete unread mail in Gmail. Some popular options include:
- Gmail Bulk Delete
- Bulk Delete for Gmail
- Gmail Manager
These extensions often provide a simple interface for selecting and deleting multiple emails at once.
Important notes:
- Before deleting any emails, make sure you have selected the correct emails and are not deleting important or necessary messages.
- If you have a large number of unread emails, it may take some time to complete the deletion process.
- Be cautious when using the "Delete forever" option, as it permanently removes the emails from your account and cannot be undone.