How to categorize mails in gmail

Gmail allows you to categorize your emails using labels, filters, and categories. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to categorize your emails in Gmail:

Labels:

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the label icon () in the top right corner of the inbox.
3. Click on "New label" and enter a name for your label.
4. You can also use the keyboard shortcut "l" to create a new label.
5. To apply a label to an email, select the email and click on the label icon again.
6. Choose the label you want to apply from the dropdown menu.

Filters:

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner of the inbox.
3. Click on "See all settings."
4. Click on the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
5. Click on "Create a new filter."
6. Enter the criteria for your filter, such as sender, subject, or keywords.
7. Choose the action you want to take for emails that match the filter, such as applying a label or forwarding the email.
8. Click "Create filter."

Categories:

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner of the inbox.
3. Click on "See all settings."
4. Click on the "Categories" tab.
5. Click on "Create a new category."
6. Enter a name for your category and choose the label you want to apply to emails in that category.
7. You can also choose to apply a category to a specific folder or label.
8. Click "Create category."

Tips:

• You can apply multiple labels to an email by selecting the email and clicking on the label icon again.
• You can also use the "Quick labels" feature to quickly apply a label to an email by clicking on the label icon and selecting a label from the dropdown menu.
• You can use filters to automatically apply labels to emails that match certain criteria.
• You can use categories to group related emails together and apply a label to all emails in that category.

By using labels, filters, and categories, you can effectively categorize your emails in Gmail and keep your inbox organized.