How to put mail on high priority in gmail

In Gmail, you can mark an email as "High Priority" to help you focus on important messages. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Using the Priority Inbox feature

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
  3. Go to the "Inbox" tab.
  4. Scroll down to the "Priority Inbox" section.
  5. Check the box next to "Priority Inbox" to enable it.
  6. Click "Save Changes."

Once you've enabled Priority Inbox, Gmail will automatically categorize your emails into three categories: "Important," "Unread," and "Everything else." High-priority emails will be marked with a red exclamation mark (!) and will appear at the top of your inbox.

Method 2: Using the "Mark as High Priority" button

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Open the email you want to mark as high priority.
  3. Click on the three vertical dots () at the top right corner of the email.
  4. Select "Mark as High Priority" from the dropdown menu.

Alternatively, you can also use keyboard shortcuts:

Method 3: Using filters

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
  3. Go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
  4. Click on "Create a new filter."
  5. Enter the criteria for the filter (e.g., sender, subject, etc.).
  6. Click "Create filter."
  7. In the "Apply the label" dropdown menu, select "High Priority."
  8. Click "Create."

By using one of these methods, you can mark an email as high priority in Gmail and ensure that it stands out in your inbox.