These only work if Gmail shortcuts are enabled in Settings > General > Keyboard Shortcuts. Ensure to click "save changes".
General Shortcuts
C: Compose a new email.
E: Archive the selected conversation.
/ (Forward Slash): Jump straight to the search bar.
G, then I: Go to your inbox.
Navigating Your Inbox:
K: Move to the next email (keeps it unread).
J: Move to the previous email (keeps it unread).
U: Return to the inbox after reading an email.
X: Select a conversation (great for bulk actions).
Reply and Forward:
Managing Emails Quickly:
Labels and Categories:
L: Open the label menu for selected emails.
V: Move emails to a folder.
G, then S: Go to Starred emails.
G, then T: Go to Sent emails.
Star Emails and Snooze:
Search Efficiency:
Use these search operators right in Gmail’s search bar:
is:unread: Find unread emails.
from:[name/email]: Search emails from a specific sender.
has:attachment: Filter emails with attachments.
before:[yyyy/mm/dd]: Find emails before a specific date.
