Gmail archived messages
In Gmail, archived messages are emails that are moved out of your inbox but are not deleted. Archiving an email removes it from your inbox, but it is still stored in your Gmail account and can be accessed later.
Here are some key things to know about archived messages in Gmail:
- Archived emails are not deleted: When you archive an email, it is not deleted from your Gmail account. It is simply moved out of your inbox and into your "All Mail" label.
- Archived emails can be accessed: You can access archived emails by searching for them in the search bar or by going to the "All Mail" label.
- Archived emails are still searchable: Even though archived emails are not in your inbox, they are still searchable using Gmail's search filters.
- Archived emails can be restored: If you need to restore an archived email to your inbox, you can do so by searching for it and clicking the "Move to Inbox" button.
- Archived emails count towards your storage limit: Even though archived emails are not in your inbox, they still count towards your Gmail storage limit.
Why would you want to archive an email?
- Organize your inbox: Archiving emails can help you keep your inbox organized by removing clutter and focusing on important emails.
- Free up space: Archiving emails can help free up space in your inbox and make it easier to find important emails.
- Keep emails for reference: Archiving emails can be a good way to keep emails for reference purposes, such as keeping a record of a conversation or a receipt.
How to archive an email in Gmail:
- Open the email you want to archive.
- Click the "Archive" button in the top right corner of the email.
- Alternatively, you can also archive an email by selecting it and clicking the "Archive" button in the top right corner of the inbox.