How to Use Gmail’s Priority Inbox to Your Advantage

If you use Gmail, you might have noticed the different inbox categories available. This makes it much easier to reach “inbox zero.” With the “priority inbox,” you can achieve this feat without so much as breaking a sweat—unless you count sweat from how much you’re laughing at how easy this tip is to pull off.

Here’s how you can set up Priority Inbox for your Gmail account.

Use Priority Inbox to Reach Inbox Zero

Here’s how you can set up priority inbox:

1. Access Gmail and select Settings.
2. In the Quick Settings window, scroll down to Inbox type.
3. There are several options here, including Priority.
4. You can accept the default settings or use the Customize option.
5. Click Save Changes.

It’s an easy way to significantly reduce the clutter of your inbox.

What Can You Expect from Priority Inbox?

Basically, the priority inbox will separate your inbox into three sections, hopefully keeping you organized in the process: important unread messages, starred messages, and everything else.

With priority inbox, you and your team can manage emails in a more effective and efficient manner. You’ll likely see the results in better communication and more productivity.