Gmail Guide: Master Filters, Labels, Snooze, and Scheduling

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Here’s a quick guide to four handy tools: filters, labels, snooze, and email scheduling.

1. Filters: Automate Your Inbox

Filters can automatically sort incoming emails based on criteria like sender, keywords, or subject.
How to create a filter:

  • Click the search bar at the top of Gmail.
  • Enter criteria like an email address or keyword.
  • Click the small down arrow and choose "Create filter".
  • Choose what to do with those emails—e.g., "Skip the inbox," "Apply a label," or "Mark as read".

2. Labels: Keep Things Tidy

Labels are like folders but more flexible, letting you organise emails your way.
How to use labels:

  • In the left-hand menu, click "Create new label".
  • Use filters to automatically assign labels to specific emails.
  • Click on a label to view all emails tagged with it.

3. Snooze Emails: Follow Up Later

Snooze lets you temporarily remove emails from your inbox until you’re ready to deal with them.
How to snooze an email:

  • Hover over an email in your inbox.
  • Click the clock icon on the right-hand side.
  • Choose a date and time for the email to reappear.

4. Schedule Emails: Send at the Perfect Time

Need to write an email now but send it later? Scheduling makes it easy.
How to schedule an email:

  • Compose your email as usual.
  • Click the dropdown arrow next to the "Send" button.
  • Select "Schedule send" and pick your date and time.

These tools can make a big difference in managing your inbox and ensuring you don’t miss important emails. If you’d like help setting any of these up, just let us know!