How to Create a New Folder in Your Gmail Inbox

When it comes to managing your email, staying organized is key. One of the simplest ways to do this is by creating new folders in your Gmail inbox. In this article, we'll show you how to create a new folder in both the settings and sidebar options.

Creating a New Folder via Settings

To start, log in to your Gmail account and click on the gear-shaped settings icon at the top right of your screen. From here, select 'See all settings' and scroll down to the 'Labels' tab. Click on the button that says 'New Label' and title your new folder in the pop-up window.

Gmail label names can be up to 225 characters long, so feel free to get creative! Once you've named your folder, click 'Create' to save it. You can then scroll down to the end of the list and click on 'More' to expand the complete menu. This will allow you to find the list of existing labels on the left side of your screen.

Creating a New Folder via the Sidebar

Alternatively, you can create a new folder in Gmail via the sidebar option. To do this, open Gmail on your desktop or computer and log in to your account. You'll see a menu of options on the left-hand side of your screen, including Inbox, Starred, Sent, and Drafts.

To create a new folder, simply click on the 'New' button at the top of the sidebar menu. This will open up a window where you can title your new folder. As with the settings option, you can choose which emails to move to that folder once it's created.

Tips for Organizing Your Gmail Folders

Before we wrap up, here are a few things you should know about creating folders in Gmail:

* You can organize your labels so they nest within another label (equivalent to a parent folder) via your computer. Unfortunately, the mobile app doesn't allow parent label creation.

* After creating a label, you can choose which emails to move to that folder.

* All folders (labels) can be found in your inbox sidebar.

By following these simple steps and tips, you'll be well on your way to staying organized and managing your email like a pro.

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