Here are some Gmail tricks to help you organize your mailbox:
Gmail + Trick:
- Create unique email addresses by adding a "+" symbol and any word or combination of characters after your username and before the "@" symbol.
- Use these unique addresses to sign up for different services or newsletters.
- Organize your inbox by filtering emails based on the words or characters you added after the "+".
Gmail Filters:
- Create filters to automatically sort incoming emails into specific labels or folders.
- Use filters to:
- Automatically archive or delete emails from specific senders or domains.
- Flag important emails.
- Star important emails.
- Label emails with specific keywords.
- Forward emails to another address.
Gmail Labels:
- Create labels to categorize your emails.
- Use labels to organize emails by:
- Topic (e.g., "work", "personal", "family")
- Sender (e.g., "newsletter", "social media")
- Project (e.g., "project A", "project B")
- You can create as many labels as you need.
Gmail Smart Labels:
- Gmail automatically creates smart labels for common types of emails, such as:
- Promotions
- Social
- Updates
- Forums
- You can customize these labels or create your own.
Gmail Mute:
- Mute email threads that you don't want to see in your inbox.
- Muted emails will be moved to the "All Mail" label.
- You can unmute emails at any time.
Gmail Snooze:
- Snooze emails that you want to deal with later.
- Snoozed emails will be removed from your inbox and will reappear at a specified time.
By using these Gmail tricks, you can organize your mailbox and make it easier to find the emails you need.