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
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
- Go to the "Inbox" tab.
- Scroll down to the "Priority Inbox" section.
- Check the box next to "Priority Inbox" to enable it.
- 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
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Open the email you want to mark as high priority.
- Click on the three vertical dots () at the top right corner of the email.
- Select "Mark as High Priority" from the dropdown menu.
Alternatively, you can also use keyboard shortcuts:
- Windows: Ctrl + Shift + H
- Mac: Command + Shift + H
Method 3: Using filters
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
- Go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
- Click on "Create a new filter."
- Enter the criteria for the filter (e.g., sender, subject, etc.).
- Click "Create filter."
- In the "Apply the label" dropdown menu, select "High Priority."
- 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.