Can you default gmail to start on the all mail

Yes, you can default Gmail to start on the "All Mail" tab instead of the "Inbox" tab. Here's how:

Method 1: Using the Gmail settings

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner of the page.
  3. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "General" tab.
  5. Under "Starting view", select "All Mail" from the dropdown menu.
  6. Click "Save Changes" at the bottom of the page.

Method 2: Using a browser extension

If you're using Google Chrome, you can use a browser extension like "Gmail All Mail" to default Gmail to start on the "All Mail" tab. Here's how:

  1. Go to the Chrome Web Store and search for "Gmail All Mail".
  2. Click on the "Add to Chrome" button to install the extension.
  3. Once installed, click on the extension's icon in the top right corner of the Chrome browser.
  4. Select "Default to All Mail" from the dropdown menu.
  5. The extension will default Gmail to start on the "All Mail" tab every time you log in.

Method 3: Using a keyboard shortcut

If you prefer to use a keyboard shortcut, you can press the "m" key on your keyboard while in Gmail to switch to the "All Mail" tab. This shortcut works in both the web version and the desktop app.