How to Read Email in Gmail App

Author: Simridhi | Guide: Gmail |

There are several methods in which you can read your emails on the Gmail app. With this article you'll be able to read your emails which you have marked as important or the emails that are left unread with the same ease. In this article, you will find the methods to Read any Email in Gmail App. But you should log in to your Gmail account before you do anything written in the article.

Read any Email in Gmail App

Step 1- Open Gmail App: In the very first step – open your Gmail app. In case, you don't have the app already, get it from the Play store. Search for "Gmail" in the Play Store, tap "Install" to download and install the app on your device.

  • But as an option, you can avail Gmail online with any search engine.
  • Simply go to a search engine like Google, type Gmail in the search bar, and press Go. Click on the Gmail search result to access Gmail online.
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Step 2- Tap on Email: In Gmail, you can find a specific email by searching for it in the search bar located at the top. Once you find the email you want to read, simply tap on it.

  • You can search an email by typing the topic (subject line) in the search bar of the Gmail app.
  • You can use the search bar at the top of the page and type in keywords or phrases that you believe to be in the subject line and press enter, it will show all emails with those keywords in subject.
  • Other mail services like Outlook, Yahoo and others also have similar functionality to search for emails by keyword or subject line.
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Step 3- Read Email: So, now you will be able to read the email as it opens up on your mobile device.

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Read Unread Email in Gmail App

Step 1- Open Gmail App: In the step no.1, open your Gmail app. Else you can access Gmail online through any search engine. This is how you can do it:

  • Accessing Gmail through Google is a simple process.
  • First, open a web browser such as Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
  • Then, navigate to the Gmail website (gmail.com) or google.com.
  • Once the page has loaded, look for the "Sign In" button located at the top right corner of the page.
  • After clicking on it, a login form will appear, where you can enter your Gmail email address and password.
  • Once you have entered the correct information, click the “Next” button.
  • If you have multiple accounts, you will be asked to select the correct one.
  • Once you have successfully logged in, you will be directed to your inbox.
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Step 2- Tap on Search Bar: After you're able to access Gmail, click on the search bar in the top. Use your keyboard to type Unread.

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Step 3- Type Unread: Type Unread in the search bar in the top. Then press Go.

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Step 4- Tap on Label Unread: Once you type Unread in the search bar in the top of your screen. You'll observe the label: unread in the results.

  • Tab on the label: unread.
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Step 5- Tap on Email: As you click on label: unread, you'll see all the unread emails.

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Step 6- Read Email: So now you'll be able read emails you want to read from the collection of your unread emails. The screenshot below will give you a reference.

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Read Important Email in Gmail App

Step 1- Open Gmail App: Open your Gmail. Else you can go to Google to access Gmail online.

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Step 2- Tap on Search Bar: Click on the search bar. You'll find it in the top. Use this search bar to search for you email.

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Step 3- Tap on Labels: In this step, click on the option Labels below the search bar. Click on the downward arrow. You will see this downward icon just on the right side of the option Labels.

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Step 4- Tap on Important: As you tap on Labels, you'll notice a list of options. From this list of options, which includes Starred, Snoozed, Important, Sent etc., tap on the option Important from the host of options that you see.

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Step 5- Tap on Email: Now click on the email you want to read from your Important emails. But you can also search for you email. If you want to search for your email, you can use the search bar in the top. With the help of your keyboard, find your emails by typing in their subject lines.

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Step 6- Read Email: Now you can read the emails you want to. So, go ahead and read your emails.

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These steps will tell you the process to read emails on Gmail. Read the FAQs below for any unresolved queries. Additionally, learn about how you can unmute on Gmail in a few simple steps through the linked article.

FAQs

How can I stay organized when reading my emails?

Create folders to categorize emails by topic or sender.

  • Use filters or rules to automatically sort incoming emails.
  • Use "mark as read" or "mark as unread" options to quickly find unread emails.
  • Use the "delete" or "archive" options to keep your inbox clean and organized.
  • Make use of search bar to find specific email that you are looking for quickly

How can I find my muted emails?

In Gmail, you can find your muted emails by searching for the label "muted". You can also find your muted emails by clicking on the "More" button on the left side of the screen, scrolling down and then click on "Muted" . Additionally, you can also use the search bar, by typing "is:muted" which will filter the emails that you have muted. Muted email thread will not show in your inbox, but you can still find them by the above methods.

How can I find my archived emails?

If you're interested to know where your archived emails go, go through the linked article.

Can I filter my emails by read or unread status?

That's right, You can organize your Gmail emails based on whether they have been read or unread. To accomplish this, you can use the "More" button on the left side and select "Unread" or "Read" to see just those messages. Additionally, you can also use the search bar, by typing "is:unread" to view unread emails and "is:read" for read emails. And so, oth options will allow you to filter emails based on their read/unread status.

How can I delete one email in my Gmail app?

To remove an individual email from your Gmail app, swipe left or right on the email in the inbox or tap the trash icon when you have opened the email. This will move the email to the trash folder where it will be permanently deleted after 30 days, unless you manually remove it before that time.

Does Gmail allow me to unsubscribe from emails?

That's right, Gmail allows you to unsubscribe from emails. That's to commercial emails include an unsubscribe link at the bottom that you can use to unsubscribe from future emails. Additionally, Gmail also has an "unsubscribe" button in the top-right corner of an open email, you can use it to unsubscribe from that specific email.

How can I set up custom email filters in the Gmail app?

To set up custom filters for your emails in the Gmail app, open the app and go to the settings menu. Then select the account you want to set up the filter for and click on the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" option. Click on the Create a new filter link, then enter the criteria for your filter and select what actions you want to apply to matching emails.

How can I filter emails by sender, subject or keywords in the Gmail app?

To filter emails by sender, subject or keywords in the Gmail app, open the app and go to the search bar at the top of the screen. Type in the name of the sender, subject or keywords you want to filter by, then press search. The app will display the matching emails in the search results.

How can I mark an email as read in the Gmail app?

To mark an email as read in the Gmail app, open the email and swipe it left or right. This will display a menu that includes the option "Mark as read".

Is it possible to mark several emails as read at once?

Yes, it is possible to mark multiple emails as read at once in the Gmail app by selecting them (by checking the boxes next to them) then clicking on the "Mark as read" button on the top of the page. Or if you use Android, by selecting an email by long press then choosing more emails to select, or all of them.

These FAQs will help you get more clarity on how emails operate in Gmail.

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