Use the search bar at the top of the screen to search for the mail you want to filter.

Press thesearch optionsbutton to the right of the search box.

Define one or more criteria for the new rule.

Search results on the Gmail website

These are your options:

This step is essential, so don’t overlook it.

It explains what Gmail should look for when it runs the filter.

SelectSearchto see the messages that meet the rule criteria.

The search options panel open on the Gmail website

This is a good way to test what the filter will grab.

grab the check box next to the options that specify the behavior you want to apply to this rule.

For example,Skip the Inbox (Archive it)willarchive the messages.

Skip the inbox (Archive it) option in Gmail

SelectCreate filterto activate the new rule.

ChooseFilter messages like these.

opt for criteria to apply to the new rule.

The ‘Filter messages like these’ option in Gmail

Some options, like theFromfield, may be pre-populated with details from the selected message.

Pick one or more actions the filter should take.

One of Gmail’s features is the ability tomake multiple aliasesassociated with your primary email address.

A Gmail filter with the ‘Has the words’ section filled out

How to Manage Rules in Gmail

It’s easy to collect a bunch of rules over time.

Select thegearicon, then chooseSee all configs.

Select theFilters and Blocked Addressestab at the top of the page.

A filter to delete emails in Gmail

To make changes to a rule, selectedit.

To remove a rule so that it no longer filters your email, selectdelete.

FAQ

In Gmail, go toSettings>General.

The Gmail quick settings menu

ChooseCreate newnext to theSignaturesection.

Give the signature a name and then put in your desired signature in the field.

Once you selectSave Changes, you caninsert your signatureinto your email.

A list of Gmail filters with the edit and delete buttons highlighted

Gmail usesLabelsinstead of folders, but you’re able to easilyorganize your Gmailwith labels.

To create custom labels, go toSettings>Labels>Create new label.