How block unwanted mail in gmail

Gmail provides several ways to block unwanted mail, also known as spam or junk mail. Here are some steps to help you block unwanted mail in Gmail:

Method 1: Mark as Spam

  1. Open your Gmail inbox and select the unwanted email.
  2. Click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the email.
  3. Select "Mark as spam" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Gmail will automatically move the email to the Spam folder.

Method 2: Report Spam

  1. Open your Gmail inbox and select the unwanted email.
  2. Click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the email.
  3. Select "Report spam" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Gmail will automatically move the email to the Spam folder and also report it to Google's spam filters.

Method 3: Block Senders

  1. Open your Gmail inbox and select the unwanted email.
  2. Click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the email.
  3. Select "Block [sender's email address]" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Confirm that you want to block the sender by clicking "Block" in the pop-up window.
  5. Gmail will automatically move any future emails from the same sender to the Spam folder.

Method 4: Use Gmail's Spam Filter

  1. Go to your Gmail settings by clicking on the gear icon at the top right corner of the page.
  2. Click on "Filters and Blocked Addresses" from the menu.
  3. Click on "Create a new filter" at the top of the page.
  4. Enter the criteria for the filter, such as the sender's email address or keywords in the subject line.
  5. Select "Apply the label" and choose "Spam" from the dropdown menu.
  6. Click "Create" to save the filter.

Method 5: Use Gmail's Advanced Search

  1. Go to your Gmail search bar and type in the following syntax: from:sender's email address
  2. Replace "sender's email address" with the actual email address of the sender you want to block.
  3. Press Enter to search for emails from that sender.
  4. Select all the emails from the sender and click on the "More" menu at the top of the page.
  5. Select "Mark as spam" from the dropdown menu.

By following these methods, you can effectively block unwanted mail in Gmail and keep your inbox clean and organized.