Mark messages as read or unread

If you want to remember to read a message later, you can mark it as unread. You can also mark messages as read without opening them.

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Mark a message as unread

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Gmail app .
2. Open the message.
   • If you want to stay in your inbox, tap the sender's profile image.
3. At the top right, tap Unread .

Mark a message as read

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Gmail app .
2. On the left of the message, tap the sender's profile image.
3. At the top right, tap Read .

Add "Mark as read/unread" as a swipe action

To quickly archive messages in your inbox with a swipe to the left or right, add “Mark as read/unread” as a swipe action.

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Gmail app .
2. At the top left, tap Menu Settings.
3. Under "Inbox," tap Inbox customizations Mail swipe actions.
4. Tap Right swipe or Left swipe Mark as read/unread.
5. At the top right, tap Done.

Mark multiple messages as read

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Gmail app .
2. On the left of the message, tap the sender's profile image.
3. At the top left, tap the box next to "Select all."
   • Tip: To select more messages, scroll down, then tap the box next to "Select all" again.
4. At the top right, tap Mark as read .

Related resources

• Archive or mute Gmail messages
• Change your Gmail settings