Use the right-click menu in Gmail

You can take quick action on emails with the right-click menu.

Open the right-click menu

1. On your computer, go to Gmail.
2. Right-click a message.
3. Select an option:
   • Reply
   • Reply all
   • Forward
   • Forward as attachment
   • Archive
   • Delete
   • Mark as read
   • Mark as unread
   • Snooze
   • Add to Tasks
   • Move to
   • Label as
   • Mute
   • Find emails from [sender name]
   • Open in new window

Troubleshoot if the right-click menu is unavailable

Important: If the right-click menu is still unavailable after these steps, you can manage your emails from the buttons in your Gmail toolbar.

If you can’t open the right-click menu:

1. On your computer, go to Gmail.
2. At the top right, click Settings .
3. In the “Quick settings” menu, under “Inbox type,” select Default.
4. Under “Default,” click Customize.
5. In the window, select one or more tabs.
6. Click Save.

Tip: If you can’t change the inbox type or if the menu still doesn't show, check if you have more than 250,000 emails. Then, archive or delete your emails until you have less than 250,000.

Related resources

• Accessibility in Gmail
• Buttons in your Gmail toolbar