I agree with stupidlovelymomo about the labels . They are pretty
pointless, especially if you want to get the emails OUT of your inbox,
and organized into a separate FOLDER.
I want to take a series of emails out of my inbox and put them in a
separate folder so I can free up all the space they are taking up.
Labels....well, all they do is label the email(s), while leaving it/
them to clutter the inbox. I think adding the ability to create and
edit folders is a great idea and think those of you at gmail tech
center should seriously consider it. It would be a huge hit I'm sure.
I for one(and stupidlovelymomo too) would use them a LOT!!
P.s. I can't use my Archive box as I already am using that as a folder
to store important emails. So, that said I need an additional, yet
separate folder to store emails from another contact. Does that make
sense? ]
> I agree with stupidlovelymomo about the labels . They are pretty
> pointless, especially if you want to get the emails OUT of your inbox,
> and organized into a separate FOLDER.
> I want to take a series of emails out of my inbox and put them in a
> separate folder so I can free up all the space they are taking up.
> Labels....well, all they do is label the email(s), while leaving it/
> them to clutter the inbox. I think adding the ability to create and
> edit folders is a great idea and think those of you at gmail tech
> center should seriously consider it. It would be a huge hit I'm sure.
> I for one(and stupidlovelymomo too) would use them a LOT!!
The only thing Archive does it remove the messages from your Inbox.
All other labels remain. So, to file a message in a "folder", apply a
label and archive. Your Inbox stays clean, and the messages are filed
by name.
> P.s. I can't use my Archive box as I already am using that as a folder
> to store important emails. So, that said I need an additional, yet
> separate folder to store emails from another contact. Does that make
> sense? ]
> ~Shelby96
> On Jul 2, 7:37 pm, Shelby96 wrote:
> > I agree with stupidlovelymomo about the labels . They are pretty
> > pointless, especially if you want to get the emails OUT of your inbox,
> > and organized into a separate FOLDER.
> > I want to take a series of emails out of my inbox and put them in a
> > separate folder so I can free up all the space they are taking up.
> > Labels....well, all they do is label the email(s), while leaving it/
> > them to clutter the inbox. I think adding the ability to create and
> > edit folders is a great idea and think those of you at gmail tech
> > center should seriously consider it. It would be a huge hit I'm sure.
> > I for one(and stupidlovelymomo too) would use them a LOT!!
Thank you, but I"m a little confused. All the labeling does is put a
name to a specific group of emails. I don't like the labels, they're
pointless and useless to me.
I am trying to use my archive box for specific emails only, like a
folder. Have you ever used Outlook Express? I don't particularly care
for the program, but they DO have a way to make separate folders for
specific emails and such. That is what I need. It allowed you to
create folders on the left hand side box where you could store and
organize things, AND get them out of the inbox, which in gmail would
free up a lot of space.
> The only thing Archive does it remove the messages from your Inbox.
> All other labels remain. So, to file a message in a "folder", apply a
> label and archive. Your Inbox stays clean, and the messages are filed
> by name.
> On Jul 2, 5:18 pm, Shelby96 wrote:
> > P.s. I can't use my Archive box as I already am using that as a folder
> > to store important emails. So, that said I need an additional, yet
> > separate folder to store emails from another contact. Does that make
> > sense? ]
> > ~Shelby96
> > On Jul 2, 7:37 pm, Shelby96 wrote:
> > > I agree with stupidlovelymomo about the labels . They are pretty
> > > pointless, especially if you want to get the emails OUT of your inbox,
> > > and organized into a separate FOLDER.
> > > I want to take a series of emails out of my inbox and put them in a
> > > separate folder so I can free up all the space they are taking up.
> > > Labels....well, all they do is label the email(s), while leaving it/
> > > them to clutter the inbox. I think adding the ability to create and
> > > edit folders is a great idea and think those of you at gmail tech
> > > center should seriously consider it. It would be a huge hit I'm sure.
> > > I for one(and stupidlovelymomo too) would use them a LOT!!
Moving emails around would not free up any space in Gmail, because
there is only one copy of your email at any time, no matter how many
labels you put on it. So in fact, labels are more space-economic than
folders. And as stated above, it you don't want to see an email in
your inbox any more, select it and press the "Archive" button after
you applied a label to it.
> Thank you, but I"m a little confused. All the labeling does is put a
> name to a specific group of emails. I don't like the labels, they're
> pointless and useless to me.
> I am trying to use my archive box for specific emails only, like a
> folder. Have you ever used Outlook Express? I don't particularly care
> for the program, but they DO have a way to make separate folders for
> specific emails and such. That is what I need. It allowed you to
> create folders on the left hand side box where you could store and
> organize things, AND get them out of the inbox, which in gmail would
> free up a lot of space.
> Does this make sense?
> Thanks again,
> ~Shelby96
> On Jul 2, 10:02 pm, bkennelly wrote:
> > The only thing Archive does it remove the messages from your Inbox.
> > All other labels remain. So, to file a message in a "folder", apply a
> > label and archive. Your Inbox stays clean, and the messages are filed
> > by name.
> > On Jul 2, 5:18 pm, Shelby96 wrote:
> > > P.s. I can't use my Archive box as I already am using that as a folder
> > > to store important emails. So, that said I need an additional, yet
> > > separate folder to store emails from another contact. Does that make
> > > sense? ]
> > > ~Shelby96
> > > On Jul 2, 7:37 pm, Shelby96 wrote:
> > > > I agree with stupidlovelymomo about the labels . They are pretty
> > > > pointless, especially if you want to get the emails OUT of your inbox,
> > > > and organized into a separate FOLDER.
> > > > I want to take a series of emails out of my inbox and put them in a
> > > > separate folder so I can free up all the space they are taking up.
> > > > Labels....well, all they do is label the email(s), while leaving it/
> > > > them to clutter the inbox. I think adding the ability to create and
> > > > edit folders is a great idea and think those of you at gmail tech
> > > > center should seriously consider it. It would be a huge hit I'm sure.
> > > > I for one(and stupidlovelymomo too) would use them a LOT!!
> Thank you, but I"m a little confused. All the labeling does is put a
> name to a specific group of emails. I don't like the labels, they're
> pointless and useless to me.
The difference between labels and folders is that a message can have
multiple labels. To do that with folders requires multiple copies.
In practice, using labels requires two steps (add new label; remove
old label), rather than one (move to folder), because labels are both/
and, rather than either/or, as with folders.
> I am trying to use my archive box for specific emails only, like a
> folder.
'All Mail' contains every message in your account, except those in
Trash or Spam. You cannot use it for specific emails only.
> Have you ever used Outlook Express? I don't particularly care
> for the program, but they DO have a way to make separate folders for
> specific emails and such. That is what I need. It allowed you to
> create folders on the left hand side box where you could store and
> organize things, AND get them out of the inbox, which in gmail would
> free up a lot of space.
Labels are listed down the left side, you can use them to organise
things, and you can get the messages out of the Inbox by archiving.
I have 2 different groups of emails I want to be COMPLETELY SEPARATE
from each other AND the other emails in my inbox. From what I
understand, labels DO NOT do that. The reason I prefer folders, is
because I am trying to organize my inbox somewhat and free up some
space in there, forget the Mgb stuff, I know it won't free up more
space that way. I want my inbox less cluttered. All labels are going
to do is put a label on the email. That's it, from what I understand.
I tried it, it's of no use to me. I need the 2 groups of emails OUT of
my inbox if that is possible.
What I meant about I am using archive for specific emails, was that I
ONLY archive emails from ONE particular person. Therefore, that is how
I am using it as a kind of folder for now. Make sense?
If nobody understands what I am asking that's ok. Or, if I can't do
what I"m trying to do, that's fine too. Although it's a bit
frustrating.
> > Thank you, but I"m a little confused. All the labeling does is put a
> > name to a specific group of emails. I don't like the labels, they're
> > pointless and useless to me.
> The difference between labels and folders is that a message can have
> multiple labels. To do that with folders requires multiple copies.
> In practice, using labels requires two steps (add new label; remove
> old label), rather than one (move to folder), because labels are both/
> and, rather than either/or, as with folders.
> > I am trying to use my archive box for specific emails only, like a
> > folder.
> 'All Mail' contains every message in your account, except those in
> Trash or Spam. You cannot use it for specific emails only.
> > Have you ever used Outlook Express? I don't particularly care
> > for the program, but they DO have a way to make separate folders for
> > specific emails and such. That is what I need. It allowed you to
> > create folders on the left hand side box where you could store and
> > organize things, AND get them out of the inbox, which in gmail would
> > free up a lot of space.
> Labels are listed down the left side, you can use them to organise
> things, and you can get the messages out of the Inbox by archiving.
> I have 2 different groups of emails I want to be COMPLETELY SEPARATE
> from each other AND the other emails in my inbox. From what I
> understand, labels DO NOT do that. The reason I prefer folders, is
> because I am trying to organize my inbox somewhat and free up some
> space in there, forget the Mgb stuff, I know it won't free up more
> space that way. I want my inbox less cluttered. All labels are going
> to do is put a label on the email. That's it, from what I understand.
> I tried it, it's of no use to me. I need the 2 groups of emails OUT of
> my inbox if that is possible.
Yes, it is possible. Label them to keep them separate, and archive
them to get them out of your Inbox.
You will find that it is no different than filing the messages in
folders.
> What I meant about I am using archive for specific emails, was that I
> ONLY archive emails from ONE particular person. Therefore, that is how
> I am using it as a kind of folder for now. Make sense?
No, it does not make sense. Everything you send or receive is in All
Mail, whether you choose to Archive it or not. Take a look.
The only thing Archive does is remove the message from the Inbox. It
will allow you to clean up your Inbox.
Either tech support here gets no emails, has a mail client he/she
uses, or has no concept of organizing files into folders, to
prioritize the response to the emails rcvd. I just came over to
GMail, having same primary email since 1998, and used to get over
2,000 mails daily, so could not possibly get to all of them. Had to
have a client that would process the bulk by automation (80%).
What I think is needed is an actual email client, where, like Outlook
Express (a good client but can't save/backup files, rules do not work
well, and loose too much when it goes out), where you can make folders
for organizing, apply sorting rules to automate sorting to your
folders, create distribution lists, etc. I personally use Pegasus
Mail a free client. Best client out there is Eudorabut have to pay
for Eudora. Thunderbird, by FireFox, is a good alternative. It
replaced the old NetScape, after AOL swallowed up NetScape.
Since Gmail allows you to POP3 and IMAP to your online account, the
local mail client can get your emails, download and organize them. If
you chose the "leave on server" option in both your client and GMail
options, then you never have to worry about backups, except for
extremely old important mail, such as legal proof/track for billing or
resolutions. Then you need to invest in a backup for you computer to
insure you have those.
> > I have 2 different groups of emails I want to be COMPLETELY SEPARATE
> > from each other AND the other emails in my inbox. From what I
> > understand, labels DO NOT do that. The reason I prefer folders, is
> > because I am trying to organize my inbox somewhat and free up some
> > space in there, forget the Mgb stuff, I know it won't free up more
> > space that way. I want my inbox less cluttered. All labels are going
> > to do is put a label on the email. That's it, from what I understand.
> > I tried it, it's of no use to me. I need the 2 groups of emails OUT of
> > my inbox if that is possible.
> Yes, it is possible. Label them to keep them separate, and archive
> them to get them out of your Inbox.
> You will find that it is no different than filing the messages in
> folders.
> > What I meant about I am using archive for specific emails, was that I
> > ONLY archive emails from ONE particular person. Therefore, that is how
> > I am using it as a kind of folder for now. Make sense?
> No, it does not make sense. Everything you send or receive is in All
> Mail, whether you choose to Archive it or not. Take a look.
> The only thing Archive does is remove the message from the Inbox. It
> will allow you to clean up your Inbox.
To have two separate groups of emails, plus the inbox:
- select the emails you want to put in group one
- open the "More actions" list and select "apply new label"
- type the name you'd like to give to this group (e.g. "group1")
- now, with the emails still selected, click on the "Archive" button,
this will "remove" the emails from the inbox
- repeat for the second group
to view these messages:
click on the name of the groups in the green labels box on the left
to make grouping automatic, create filters
you can find more info on this if you follow the link I posted in my
previous comment.
> Either tech support here gets no emails, has a mail client he/she
> uses, or has no concept of organizing files into folders, to
> prioritize the response to the emails rcvd. I just came over to
> GMail, having same primary email since 1998, and used to get over
> 2,000 mails daily, so could not possibly get to all of them. Had to
> have a client that would process the bulk by automation (80%).
> What I think is needed is an actual email client, where, like Outlook
> Express (a good client but can't save/backup files, rules do not work
> well, and loose too much when it goes out), where you can make folders
> for organizing, apply sorting rules to automate sorting to your
> folders, create distribution lists, etc. I personally use Pegasus
> Mail a free client. Best client out there is Eudorabut have to pay
> for Eudora. Thunderbird, by FireFox, is a good alternative. It
> replaced the old NetScape, after AOL swallowed up NetScape.
> Since Gmail allows you to POP3 and IMAP to your online account, the
> local mail client can get your emails, download and organize them. If
> you chose the "leave on server" option in both your client and GMail
> options, then you never have to worry about backups, except for
> extremely old important mail, such as legal proof/track for billing or
> resolutions. Then you need to invest in a backup for you computer to
> insure you have those.
> OMR
> On Jul 3, 9:10 pm, bkennelly wrote:
> > On Jul 3, 6:54 pm, Shelby96 wrote:
> > > I have 2 different groups of emails I want to be COMPLETELY SEPARATE
> > > from each other AND the other emails in my inbox. From what I
> > > understand, labels DO NOT do that. The reason I prefer folders, is
> > > because I am trying to organize my inbox somewhat and free up some
> > > space in there, forget the Mgb stuff, I know it won't free up more
> > > space that way. I want my inbox less cluttered. All labels are going
> > > to do is put a label on the email. That's it, from what I understand.
> > > I tried it, it's of no use to me. I need the 2 groups of emails OUT of
> > > my inbox if that is possible.
> > Yes, it is possible. Label them to keep them separate, and archive
> > them to get them out of your Inbox.
> > You will find that it is no different than filing the messages in
> > folders.
> > > What I meant about I am using archive for specific emails, was that I
> > > ONLY archive emails from ONE particular person. Therefore, that is how
> > > I am using it as a kind of folder for now. Make sense?
> > No, it does not make sense. Everything you send or receive is in All
> > Mail, whether you choose to Archive it or not. Take a look.
> > The only thing Archive does is remove the message from the Inbox. It
> > will allow you to clean up your Inbox.
Hey OMR--I agree with you about Eudora, although I fear we are a dying
breed. But I don't pay for it--I use the sponsored mode. The ads
appear in a small box under the folders column and are unobtrusive.
