Can you select all mail in gmail to delete

The eternal quest to declutter one's inbox!

Yes, you can select all emails in Gmail and delete them. Here's how:

Method 1: Using the checkbox

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the checkbox at the top left corner of the inbox to select all emails.
3. Click on the "Bulk actions" dropdown menu at the top right corner of the inbox.
4. Select "Delete" from the dropdown menu.

Method 2: Using the keyboard shortcut

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Press the "Ctrl+A" keys on your keyboard to select all emails.
3. Press the "Delete" key on your keyboard to delete all selected emails.

Method 3: Using the Gmail search operator

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Type the following search query in the search bar: in:inbox is:all
3. Press Enter to execute the search.
4. All emails in your inbox will be selected.
5. Click on the "Bulk actions" dropdown menu at the top right corner of the inbox.
6. Select "Delete" from the dropdown menu.

Important notes:

• Be cautious when deleting multiple emails at once, as this action is permanent and cannot be undone.
• If you have labels or filters set up in your Gmail account, selecting all emails may not work as expected.
• If you're using Gmail's "All Mail" label, selecting all emails may include emails from other labels as well.

Remember to always exercise caution when deleting large numbers of emails, and consider using Gmail's "Trash" feature instead of "Delete" if you're unsure.