How to make a mail important in gmail

In Gmail, you can mark an email as "Important" to help you prioritize your messages and make them stand out in your inbox. Here's how:

Method 1: Using the "Important" button

  1. Open the email you want to mark as important.
  2. Click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the email.
  3. Select "Mark as important" from the dropdown menu.

Method 2: Using the "Priority Inbox" feature

  1. Go to your Gmail inbox.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner.
  3. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Priority Inbox" section.
  5. Check the box next to "Priority Inbox" to enable it.
  6. Click "Save Changes".
  7. Now, when you receive an email, you can mark it as important by clicking on the "Important" button () at the top right corner of the email.

Method 3: Using keyboard shortcut

  1. Open the email you want to mark as important.
  2. Press the "i" key on your keyboard.

Note: When you mark an email as important, it will be moved to the "Important" tab in your Gmail inbox. You can also use the "Important" label to filter and view all important emails.

Additionally, you can also use Gmail's filters to automatically mark emails as important based on specific criteria, such as sender, subject, or content. To do this:

  1. Go to your Gmail settings.
  2. Click on the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
  3. Click on "Create a new filter".
  4. Enter your filter criteria (e.g., sender, subject, etc.).
  5. Select "Apply the label" and choose "Important".
  6. Click "Create filter".

By following these methods, you can easily mark important emails in Gmail and keep them organized and easily accessible.