Instructions apply to the surfing app version of Gmail on any desktop.

Select theSettingsgear from your Gmail Inbox.

Next toAuto-advance, selectEnable.

Gmail inbox view with Settings gear highlighted

You’re taken back to the Gmail inbox screen.

SelectSettings>See all settingsagain.

Then, under theGeneraltab, scroll down to theAuto-advanceheading.

Gmail settings with See All Settings highlighted

The Auto-advance section only appears under the General tab after you’ve enabled Auto-advance.

Auto-advance is now on and ready to use.

Gmail settings with the Advanced tab highlighted

Gmail auto-advance settings with Enable highlighted

GMail auto-advance settings with Save Changes enabled

Gmail Settings with the auto-advance section highlighted

Gmail auto-advance options highlighted

Gmail settings with Save Changes annotated