Labels — Color-Coded Email Organization
Labels help you categorize and filter emails in your inbox. Create custom labels with colors to visually organize your threads.
Creating a Label
Section titled “Creating a Label”- Go to Settings > Labels.
- Click Create Label.
- Enter a label name (e.g., “Urgent”, “Newsletters”, “Receipts”).
- Pick a color from the 14 available presets.
- Click Create.
Applying Labels
Section titled “Applying Labels”From your inbox:
- Open a thread or select it from the list.
- Click the Label button.
- Select one or more labels to apply.
Labels appear as colored badges on your threads.
Filtering by Label
Section titled “Filtering by Label”Click on any label in your inbox sidebar or filter bar to show only threads with that label.
Editing a Label
Section titled “Editing a Label”- Go to Settings > Labels.
- Click the Edit button next to the label.
- Update the name or color.
- Click Save.
Deleting a Label
Section titled “Deleting a Label”- Go to Settings > Labels.
- Click Delete next to the label.
- Confirm.
Deleting a label removes it from all threads it was applied to. The threads themselves are not affected.