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How to create a Gmail Label
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Gmail labels are a great way to keep your inbox organised and tidy. Here is the simplest way to create a Gmail label.
Gmail is known for being one of the most popular email services on the market, with the maincompetition coming from Microsoft Outlook. One of the reasons it’s so well-loved is that it has a multitude of features that makes it easier for users to organise their inboxes, with Labels being a great example.
Labels work in a similar way to folders but with the added benefit of being able to use multiple labels on one email, giving users more control over the way they arrange their messages. If you’re interested in learning how to create a Gmail label make sure you keep reading, as we’ve broken it down into a simple step-by-step guide.
What you’ll need:
The Short Version
Step1
Open Gmail
Open up the Gmail app on your desktop. Labels can also be created on Android and iOS apps, but the process is slightly different.
Step2
Click on More
From the menu on the left side of the screen, click on the button that says More.
Step3
Click on Create New label
At the very bottom of the menu, there is a button called Create new label. Click on it to continue.
Step4
Name your label
Make sure you give your label a clear and concise name that will make it easy to understand.
Step5
Click Create
Once you are happy with the name of your label, click on the blue Create button.
Troubleshooting
Yes, in Gmail you can add and create multiple labels and add them to the relevant emails in your inboxes.
You can search by each label individually or look in the dedicated folder for each label.
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