How to sort the mails in gmail
Gmail provides several ways to sort and organize your emails. Here are some methods:
1. Labels: Create labels to categorize your emails by topic, project, or category. You can apply multiple labels to a single email. To create a label:
- Click on the gear icon (Settings) > See all settings.
- Go to the Labels tab.
- Click on "New label" and enter the label name.
- Apply the label to an email by clicking on the three vertical dots next to the email subject and selecting "Apply label".
2. Filters: Create filters to automatically sort, forward, or delete emails based on specific criteria. To create a filter:
- Click on the gear icon (Settings) > See all settings.
- Go to the Filters and Blocked Addresses tab.
- Click on "Create a new filter".
- Enter the filter criteria (e.g., sender, subject, keywords).
- Choose the action you want to take (e.g., apply a label, forward to another email address).
3. Priority Inbox: Gmail's Priority Inbox feature helps you focus on important emails by categorizing them as "Important" or "Unread". To enable Priority Inbox:
- Click on the gear icon (Settings) > See all settings.
- Go to the Inbox tab.
- Check the box next to "Priority Inbox".
4. Starred emails: Star important emails to mark them as important. To star an email:
- Click on the star icon next to the email subject.
5. Snooze: Snooze an email to temporarily remove it from your inbox and bring it back at a later time. To snooze an email:
- Click on the three vertical dots next to the email subject.
- Select "Snooze" and choose a time.
6. Search operators: Use search operators to quickly find specific emails. For example:
from:john
to find emails from John.subject:project
to find emails with the subject "project".has:attachment
to find emails with attachments.
7. Custom sorting: Customize your inbox sorting by clicking on the gear icon (Settings) > See all settings > Inbox tab. You can choose from various sorting options, such as:
- Date
- Priority
- Unread
- Starred
- Labels
By using these methods, you can effectively sort and organize your emails in Gmail.