You have so many emails in your inbox its not even funny.
But the problem is that you cant erase them because you know youll need them in the future.
To organize your email using colors, youll need to create labels, add filters, and add color.
This may take a little of your time, but youll save even more timefinding your emailswhen youre done.
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How to Create New Labels in Gmail
Gmail has gone through some changes over time.
As a result, some options are not where they once were, while others are.
When the next box appears, youll need to give your label a name.
Once youre done, dont forget to tap on the blueCreate button.
Your new label will now be to the left of the inbox.
Once the labels are created, press theShow search options icon.
Its the one at the end of the search bar.
Add anemail address in the From sectionwhen the new window appears.
For example, if you want to add emails with the word screenshot, check that to add it.
When all the information has been added, dont forget to select theCreate Filter optionand not the search button.
Youll see a new window with various options on the next page.
press thedropdown menu for the Apply labeloption.
Its also possible to add this filter to your already existing emails.
double-check you check the box for this if you think youre going to need it.
Adding Some Color
Now, its time to add the color to easily identify your emails.
choose thedots to the right of the labelof your interest.
When the list of options appears, press the Label Color option at the top.
To the left of this option, you will see an A.
After choosing your color, that A will show you the color youve chosen.
By placing the cursor on this option, your choice of colors will appear.
If you ever want to change the color, simply go through this and choose your new color.
If you choose to add a custom color, you cant create your own color using any codes.
you’re able to only choose the options you see.
As you choose your new color, it’s possible for you to see the changes applied in real-time.
You have the option of choosing the background color and the text color.
choose the Apply button to save all your changes.
Thats all there is to it.
The next time you get an email from that sender with specific words, it will be labeled.
If you chose to also apply the filter to already existing emails, they would have that specific label.
