Jun 13, 2019

How do I change my Gmail settings so that when I swipe instead of going to archive Eagles the trash

Change my settings so that when I swipe across the screen to delete an email and actually delete instead of archive

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Amy Thorne

Jun 28, 2019

I’m trying to figure this one out too. No luck yet.

Last edited Jun 29, 2019

Zaira Antunez

Jul 2, 2019

Go to the upper left hand side of the screen. There are 4 lines (menu) by the search bar, click on that. Go down to your settings. Once you go to your settings there is an option that says “Swipe actions” once you hit that you can switch the actions that occur when you either swipe right or swipe left.

TIM PHILLIPS

Aug 17, 2019

Yeah I got that far but mine when I go intoI got as far as getting into the settings but once I'm in settings it doesn't have an option for swipe I can't find it

sherry collura

Aug 18, 2019

No such setting on my new S10 as on my S7

yonten gyatso

Aug 18, 2019

Dear Google Just I want to change my profile of google help me please

Laura Singletary

Aug 25, 2019

I was struggling with this too! But I found it in the settings: (I have a Google Pixel 3 phone)

Click on the 4 lines in top left corner.

Scroll down to setting

Click General settings

Click Default notification action

Change from Archive to Delete

You can also change the Swipe Actions for Right and Left Swipe

Last edited Aug 25, 2019

User 5325964135892406566

Aug 28, 2019

I have a new iPhone Xs and cannot find how to change the swipe left option from Archive to Trash. I'm also trying to find it via desktop and my google account. No luck.

GOOGLE, fix this! Archive just creates email mess that I don't need and won't tolerate.

Lisbeth Romero

Oct 6, 2019

I have a galaxy s 9 plus and I do t have that option no where does it say anything about swipe action.

kaci m.

Oct 9, 2019

i have an iphone x, while in your email, click the 3 (or 4 if it shows up) lines on the top left side. once there, you'll see drafts/all mail/trash etc., click on settings on the bottom. once in settings, it will show you all the email accounts you. you should also see swipe actions and you can change your settings there. it worked for me, hope that works for you.

K. Licorice

Nov 14, 2019

Dear Gmail, I hate you. Why is this so difficult?

Brian Mahon

Nov 29, 2019

Samsung galaxy 10 user...no swipe to delete option anywhere.

Campbell Maloney

Dec 4, 2019

I found a good explanation of how to Change Swipe Options in Gmail App for Android at https://visihow.com/Change_Swipe_Actions_in_the_Gmail_App_for_Android. The article is about half way down the page. Search for: "Change Swipe Options in Gmail App for Android".

Remember to skip over the first article titled: Check for the Latest Version of Gmail

The summary is below. The link above includes images:

From either the home screen or app drawer, tap the "Gmail" icon.
With the Gmail app open, tap the hamburger menu icon in the top left corner, followed by "Settings".
While on the Settings screen, tap "General settings".
From the General settings screen, tap "Swipe actions".
To edit the Right swipe action, tap the "CHANGE" link. When the pop-up appears, select one of the actions from the list. Select "None" if you don't want anything to happen when you swipe right on an email message.
To change the Left swipe action, tap "CHANGE". When the pop-up options appear, select an action. If you wish for nothing to happen when you swipe left on an email, select "None".