Don't Be Scared of Your Email - Controlling Your Inbox - Part Four - Bonus Tips

Part Four - Bonus Tips and Tricks

Did you miss parts one, two, or three? Check them out!

1. Use the Archive Button
1. GMail offers an Archive Button. This takes your mail and takes it out of your inbox and places it in “All Mail.” It is not deleted! It is still there, just hanging out in the background. The Archive Button can be found by selecting a message and then locating the Archive Button.

2. You can even archive after reading a message using the same button on your message screen.

3. If you place an email into all mail, use what Google was first known for - the Search bar! Search your inbox for that specific email.

2. Unsubscribe from Vendor Mailings
1. If you are getting a ton of promotional emails from groups, don’t be afraid to unsubscribe from their mailing lists. By law, they should have an “Unsubscribe” button at the bottom of their email. (Shameless Plug - Sign Up for the Comet Tech Tips and Tricks Weekly Newsletter!)

2. To Avoid that, when signing up for items, look for the “Permission to Email” you button. That is why you get their emails!

3. Use the Star Feature
1. Mark Messages important with a star. Develop a system using different stars to create a “Do, Done” list. Mark to-dos with one symbol. Mark your dones with another. Archive old items.
2. To get there, go to settings and in the general, you will see stars as an option. Select the stars that you wish to use, develop a procedure and rock your email!  

4. Understand Who and How You Are Emailing
1. The Difference Between CC and BCC is important to understand. CC stands for Carbon Copy. BCC stands for Blind Carbon Copy. When you CC someone on an email, they will see you as the send and who else the email went to. The recipient will also see who the email is from and who the email went to.
2. When you use BCC, you will hide all other recipients of the email. For instance, if I was going to email all of the parents of students who did not return a specific form, I would use the BCC to protect the privacy of all of the students.
3. When emailing a large group, send the email to yourself and BCC the recipients to control the communication and privacy of students.