Creating Inbox Filters

Are you overwhelmed by the amount of emails in your inbox on any given day?  Many of the messages we receive can be handled before you even open your computer or device to check emails just by using the labeling and filtering system with Google Gmail.

To begin, click the down arrow in the search box at the top of your inbox.  Now, enter all the details for what type of message you want to filter.  For example, if you want any email from a specific domain to always bypass your main inbox, then enter *@domain.com (domain name) in the from field.  Then click the Create filter with this search link to continue to the next screen.

Now, go through the list of options to create your mailbox rule.  By marking Skip the Inbox (Archive it) and Apply a label (selecting a label of your choice).  Be sure to click Create filter.  Now the next time you receive an email from that particular domain, you can check the folder on the left side of your gmail screen and not be cluttered in your main inbox.  Happy filtering!