Gmail is one the most popular email platforms worldwide. It offers many features that will help you manage your inbox. You can create folders (also known as labels), which you can use for categorizing your emails and keeping your inbox organized.
This is a step-by–step guide to creating folders in Gmail.
Step 1: Log in to your Gmail account
You will need a Gmail account to create folders in Gmail. You can register for one at gmail.com. After logging in, you will be taken to your email.
Step 2: Click the “More” button on the left panel
In the left panel, your Gmail inbox will have a number of buttons. These include “Inbox,” “Sent,” or “Spam”. The “More”, button is indicated by three vertical dots. Click on this button to open a drop-down menu that will display a variety of options including “Create a new label.”
Step 3: Select “Create new label”
From the drop-down menu, click on “Create a new label” to activate the option. This will open a dialogue box in which you can enter your new folder’s name.
Step 4: Give your folder a name
Enter the name of the new folder in the dialog box. You might name your new folder “Personal” to receive emails from family and friends, or “Work” to send emails about your job. Any name you like, provided it isn’t already in use.
Step 5: Create additional folders, if desired
You can create more folders by simply repeating the process. Click on the “More”, select “Create a new label,” then enter a name to your new folder. To keep your inbox arranged, you can create as many folders and labels as you like.
Step 6: Move emails into your new folders
After you have created your folders you can move emails to them. Simply find the email that you wish to move from your inbox and click on the “More” button to drag it to the desired folder. Click on the “More” button to select the email and click “Move To”. You can then choose the folder where you want to move the email.
Step 7: Organize your folders as desired
You may need to reorganize your Gmail folders as you use it. Simply click and drag the folders into the order you want them to be. You can also rename folders using the right-click on them and choosing “Rename.”
Conclusion
Gmail allows you to create folders that can help organize your inbox. This feature allows you to categorize and track important messages by grouping your emails. You can transform your inbox from cluttered to a system that is organized and makes it easy for you to find what you need.
FAQ
- What number of folders can I create with Gmail?
You can create as many folders in Gmail as you like. To keep your inbox arranged, you can create as many folders as you like.
- Can I nest folders within Gmail?
You cannot nest folders within Gmail. You can however use sublabels in Gmail to group your emails into a single label or folder.
- Can I color code my Gmail folders?
Gmail does not allow you to color code your folders. You can however change the label color using the Gmail Label Extension.
- Gmail allows me to move multiple emails into one folder.
Yes, multiple emails can be moved into one folder in Gmail at the same time. Select the emails that you wish to move and click the “More” button. Then, select “Move To” to proceed. You can then choose the folder where you want to move the emails.
- Can I share my folders in Gmail with other users?
You cannot share folders in Gmail. You can share files with others using Google Drive and Google Docs.
