How to filter only required mails in gmail
There are several ways to filter only required emails in Gmail. Here are a few methods:
Method 1: Using Gmail's built-in filters
- Log in to your Gmail account and click on the gear icon in the upper right corner.
- Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
- Click on "Create a new filter".
- Enter the criteria for the emails you want to filter, such as:
- To: [specific email address]
- From: [specific email address]
- Subject: [specific keyword]
- Has the words: [specific keyword]
- Click "Create filter".
- Choose the action you want to take for the filtered emails, such as "Apply the label" or "Mark as read".
Method 2: Using Gmail's search operator
- Log in to your Gmail account and click on the search bar at the top of the page.
- Enter the search query using Gmail's search operators, such as:
from:specificemailaddress
to filter emails from a specific addresssubject:specifickeyword
to filter emails with a specific subjecthas:attachment
to filter emails with attachmentslabel:specificlabel
to filter emails with a specific label
- Press Enter to execute the search.
- You can also use the "Search" button to save the search query and apply it to your inbox.
Method 3: Using Gmail's labels
- Log in to your Gmail account and click on the label icon in the upper right corner.
- Click on "New label" and enter the name of the label you want to create.
- Click "Create".
- Go to the "Labels" tab and click on the label you just created.
- Click on "Filter emails" and enter the criteria for the emails you want to label, such as:
- To: [specific email address]
- From: [specific email address]
- Subject: [specific keyword]
- Has the words: [specific keyword]
- Click "Create filter".
- Choose the action you want to take for the filtered emails, such as "Apply the label".
Method 4: Using third-party browser extensions
- Install a third-party browser extension, such as Sanebox or Boomerang, that allows you to filter emails in Gmail.
- Configure the extension to filter emails based on your specific criteria, such as sender, subject, or keywords.
- The extension will automatically apply the filters to your inbox.
Remember to always review and update your filters regularly to ensure they are working correctly and not missing important emails.