How to remove unwanted mails in gmail
The never-ending battle against unwanted emails! Here are some ways to remove unwanted emails in Gmail:
Method 1: Mark as Spam
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Open the unwanted email.
- Click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the email.
- Select "Mark as spam" from the dropdown menu.
This will move the email to the Spam folder, where it will be automatically deleted after 30 days.
Method 2: Delete
- Open the unwanted email.
- Click on the trash can icon at the top right corner of the email.
- Confirm that you want to delete the email by clicking "OK" in the pop-up window.
Method 3: Use Gmail's Filter Feature
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of the page.
- Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
- Click on "Create a new filter".
- Enter the criteria for the unwanted emails (e.g., sender's email address, subject line, etc.).
- Select "Apply the label" and choose "Spam" or "Delete it".
- Click "Create" to save the filter.
Method 4: Use Gmail's "Report Spam" Feature
- Open the unwanted email.
- Click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the email.
- Select "Report spam" from the dropdown menu.
This will report the email as spam and help Gmail's algorithms learn to recognize similar emails in the future.
Method 5: Use Third-Party Email Clients or Plugins
There are many third-party email clients and plugins available that can help you manage unwanted emails in Gmail. Some popular options include:
- SaneBlackHole: A browser extension that automatically deletes unwanted emails.
- Boomerang: A plugin that allows you to schedule emails to be deleted or marked as spam.
- Sanebox: A plugin that uses machine learning to automatically delete unwanted emails.
Remember to always be cautious when deleting emails, as you may accidentally delete important messages.