Learn how to use both the message toolbar and keyboard shortcuts in Gmail to go to thenextor previous message.

In the upper-right corner of Gmail, selectSettings(gear icon).

From the drop-down menu, relectSee all parameters.

The Settings gear in Gmail

Ensure you’re on theGeneraltab.

Scroll down to theKeyboard shortcutssection and selectKeyboard shortcuts on.

Scroll to the bottom of the page and selectSave Changes.

The “See All Settings” button in Gmail

This article explains how to go the next or previous message quickly in Gmail.

Instructions apply to the web versions of Gmail and the Gmail mobile app for iOS and Android.

A screenshot of Gmail settings with the General tab highlighted

A screenshot of Gmail General settings with the “keyboard shortcuts on” option highlighted

A screenshot of Gmail settings with the Save Changes button highlighted

A screenshot of Gmail Basic HTML with the Newer and Older Messages links higlighted