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Here are two fun facts for you: There are multiple Gmail inbox structures to choose from, and each comes with different benefits based on your needs.<\/p>\n
If you’re looking to set it and forget it \u2014 and really let Gmail’s AI-powered features do most of the sorting and filtering for you \u2014 you have a few different choices. One is the Default inbox<\/b> setting, which automatically sorts your incoming messages into different tabs like Primary, Social, Promotions, Updates and Forums. That way, you know exactly what types of messages to expect each time you switch tabs.<\/p>\n
Another inbox type that uses AI to make your life easier is Gmail\u2019s Priority inbox<\/b>, which automatically segments your mail into three sections: Important and Unread, Starred and Everything else. The more you do things like respond to certain emails and mark items as important, the smarter your inbox will get about how to sort, thanks to machine learning algorithms. You can start with these AI-led categories, but you can also customize these sections based on different labels, like if you want a section just for emails from your manager or your kid\u2019s school.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re into auto-sorted email but only want two sections max, try out the Important first<\/b>, Unread first<\/b> or Starred first<\/b> inbox types. Up top, your inbox will have a section for the type of message you selected, then underneath, a section for \u201cEverything else.\u201d<\/p>\n
Finally, if you have very particular inbox needs and want much more control over exactly what goes where, you can consider the Multiple inboxes<\/b> structure, which Google\u2019s executive productivity advisor Laura Mae Martin says is her personal favorite. It\u2019s what she recommends for people who are dedicated to email DIY. With multiple inboxes, you can create up to five labeled inboxes that let you see your messages laid out in a dashboard style by theme. \u201cI have a perfect view at all times of the things I need to read,\u201d says Laura. For instance, you could set up different inboxes for your biggest work projects, or inboxes for messages about ongoing volunteer commitments you\u2019ve made.<\/p>\nHere\u2019s how to choose your inbox type<\/h2>\n
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