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Gmail's built-in mail filter, also known as "Filters" or "Labeling," allows you to automatically sort, forward, or delete emails based on specific criteria. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set up a mail filter in Gmail:

Step 1: Access Gmail's Filters

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner of the page.
3. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.

Step 2: Create a New Filter

1. Click on the "Create a new filter" button.
2. Enter the criteria for your filter in the "From" field. You can use the following options:
   • Specific words or phrases
   • Specific sender email addresses
   • Specific recipient email addresses
   • Specific subject lines
   • Specific sender domains (e.g., @example.com)
3. Click on the "Create filter" button.

Step 3: Choose the Filter Action

1. In the "Create filter" window, select the action you want to take for emails that match your filter criteria:
   • Apply the label: Assign a label to the email, which can help you categorize and organize your emails.
   • Mark as read: Automatically mark the email as read.
   • Delete it: Automatically delete the email.
   • Forward it: Forward the email to another email address.
   • Report spam: Mark the email as spam.
2. Click on the "Create filter" button.

Example Filter Scenarios

1. Filter emails from a specific sender: "From: [[email protected]]" -> Apply the label "Spam"
2. Filter emails with a specific subject: "Subject: [specific subject]" -> Mark as read
3. Filter emails from a specific domain: "From: @example.com" -> Delete it

Tips and Variations

• You can create multiple filters with different criteria and actions.
• You can also use Gmail's advanced search operators to create more complex filters.
• To edit or delete a filter, go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab and click on the three vertical dots next to the filter you want to edit or delete.

By setting up filters in Gmail, you can automate the organization and management of your emails, saving you time and reducing clutter in your inbox.