Create labels to organize Gmail
Labels work like folders, but you can add multiple labels to a message.
Add a label
Label messages in your inbox
- On your computer, go to Gmail.
- Select the messages.
- At the top, click Label
.
Note: If you're using classic Gmail, click Label.
- Select a label, or create a new one.
Label a message you're writing
- On your computer, go to Gmail.
- Click Compose.
- In the bottom right, click More
.
Note: If you're using classic Gmail, click More options.
- Click Label, then select labels you want to add.
- Click Apply.
Move a message to another label
- On your computer, go to Gmail.
- Select the message.
- At the top, click Label
.
Note: If you're using classic Gmail, click Move to.
- Uncheck the current label, then select a new one.
- Click Apply.
Create, edit & delete labels
Note: Your labels only show in your inbox, not your recipient’s inbox.
Create a label
- On your computer, go to Gmail.
- On the left, scroll down, then click More.
- Click Create new label.
- Name your label.
- Click Create.
Edit a label
- On your computer, go to Gmail.
- On the left side of the page, move to the label's name.
- Click More
.
Note: If you're using classic Gmail, click the Down arrow.
- Edit your label.
Delete a label
- On your computer, go to Gmail.
- On the left side of the page, move to the label's name.
- Click More
Remove label.
Note: If you're using classic Gmail, click the Down arrow.
Show or hide labels
Choose whether or not your labels show up in the Menu list to the left of your inbox.
- On your computer, go to Gmail.
- On the left side of the page, move to the label's name.
- Click More
.
Note: If you're using classic Gmail, click the Down arrow.
- Under "In the label list," click Show or Hide.
My labels aren't showing up
Your labels show up depending on whether conversation view is on or off.
- If conversation view is off: Labels will only show on individual messages you labeled. If someone replies to that message, the label won't show up on the reply.
- If conversation view is on: When you label an entire conversation, the label will only show on existing messages, not new ones.
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