This could be helpful if you use the read/unread status as a pseudo to-do list, but if you don't, it won’t make a huge difference in your workflow. This inbox filter simply makes all unread messages in your inbox take priority over recent messages. Unread first: This one is for the folks who are tempted to read the most interesting emails first, even if they’re halfway down your inbox. If importance rankings are a core part of your organization strategy, you might trust Gmail enough to pull the right conversations to your. Important first: Gmail employs its importance ranking- a prediction of which incoming email are most important, noted by a yellow marker-to make high-priority messages rise to the top of your inbox, taking precedence over the timeliness of the message. Pick the Inbox Look that Works Right for You Or if you're more of a visual learner, check out Google's Gmail Shortcut Stickers in their online merchandise store. To kick start the learning process, download the KeyRocket Chrome extension, which teaches you Gmail shortcuts as you go. For example, I mapped 'Archive and go to next conversation' to since it’s easier for me to type.

Moreover, if you turn on custom keyboard shortcuts in the Gmail Labs settings, you can change the keys used for shortcuts based on your personal preferences. Place the cursor in the Gmail search box L - Add a label to the conversation you’re viewing R - Reply to the conversation you’re viewing K and j - Navigate between newer and older conversations, respectively, while reading emails Gi - Return to the inbox from any page within Gmail [ - Archive the conversation that you’re viewing and opens the next conversation Here are some of the commands I find most useful: Now you’ll be able to tap keys to navigate, read and compose emails from any Gmail screen.

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