Filter Mail Items Automatically in Gmail

It seems like every time you go shopping these days they ask you for your email address to add you to their distribution list. Sometimes I really enjoy their email deals and coupons, but most of the time they are so annoying that I instantly delete!

Instead of having to manually delete these emails, you can create a filter in Gmail and send it to a folder, archive it, mark it as read, delete it, etc! 

• If you use Outlook for your work email, you probably already know how easy it is to create rules. Creating filters is very similar!

Here's how to:

1. Check the box next to the email you wish to filter on. 
• I have chosen to create a filter on my email from Smoothie King.

2. Next, on the top menu, click More, and then choose Filter messages like these

3. Now, set the filter. You can choose many things for your Filter: the sender, subject, words, has attachment, etc! 
•  I want my Filter to be based on if an email comes FROM the Smoothie King email address.
• The from text box is normally populated automatically.

4. Click "Create filter with this search >>"
5. Once you have chosen your filter options, you will be able to chose what actions Gmail should take for that filter. There are so many options available here like mark as read, delete it, apply the label, etc. 
• I want to move all emails from the Smoothie King email address to my Shopping folder in Gmail automatically. 
 
• I checked:
• Skip the Inbox (Archive It)
• Apply the label: 
• I clicked the drop down box and chose Shopping. 
• If you do not have any labels created and you would like to create one, click on the Drop Down then choose "New Label..."
• Also apply filter to __ matching conversation.
6. Click "Create Filter"

I use these filters for almost every sender of email that I get. I just love how it automatically moves to my category of choice. Enjoy!


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