How to segment automated out of office mails gmail

Segmenting automated out-of-office (OOF) emails in Gmail can be a bit tricky, but there are a few methods you can use to achieve this. Here are a few approaches:

Method 1: Using Gmail Filters

  1. Go to Gmail settings > Filters and Blocked Addresses.
  2. Click on "Create a new filter".
  3. In the "From" field, enter a keyword or phrase that is commonly used in automated OOF emails, such as "out of office" or "vacation mode".
  4. Click on "Create filter" and then select "Apply the label" and choose a label you want to apply to these emails (e.g. "OOF").
  5. You can also specify additional conditions, such as the sender's email address or the subject line.

Method 2: Using Gmail Search Operators

  1. Go to Gmail and type in a search query using Gmail's search operators.
  2. Use the from: operator to search for emails from a specific sender or domain.
  3. Use the subject: operator to search for emails with a specific subject line.
  4. Use the has:label operator to search for emails with a specific label.
  5. Combine these operators to create a search query that targets automated OOF emails.

Example search query: from:example.com subject:out of office has:label OOF

Method 3: Using Gmail's "Snooze" Feature

  1. Go to Gmail and find an automated OOF email in your inbox.
  2. Click on the three dots next to the email and select "Snooze".
  3. Choose a date and time in the future when you want to be reminded about the email.
  4. Gmail will automatically move the email to your "Snoozed" label and remind you about it at the specified time.
  5. You can then use the "Snoozed" label to segment your automated OOF emails.

Method 4: Using a Third-Party Email Client or Plugin

  1. Consider using a third-party email client or plugin that integrates with Gmail, such as Sanebox or Boomerang.
  2. These tools often have features that allow you to automatically label or archive automated OOF emails.

By using one or more of these methods, you should be able to segment your automated out-of-office emails in Gmail and keep them organized and out of the way.