As of May 2013, Gmail users were provided with a new feature called “Tabs.” It automatically categorizes inbound emails into Primary, Social, Promotions, Updates, and Forums. While many users have applauded this feature as a method to clear the inbox and get on with more important emails, others have been dismayed and even terrified by the new Gmail Tabs. In this essay I’m going to suggest that you should not be concerned about the new Gmail Tabs, and there are a number of advantages to using it.
Benefits of Gmail Tabs
Firstly, Gmail Tabs can allow people to zero in on the emails they care about most. Automatically categorizing incoming emails allows users to know quickly and easily which emails are coming from specific contacts or have to do with social media, offers, or notifications. This can save users a lot of time and energy, instead of manually combing through every single email in their inbox.
Gmail Tabs come with the additional benefit of keeping inbox clutter-free. Because most people get hundreds of emails a day, important messages are easily missed. Gmail Tabs automatically filters emails to keep your inbox clean and clutter-free, so that you don’t miss out on important messages.
Besides, Gmail Tabs may help users to better manage their time. Organizing emails into groups helps users identify which emails they should first answer. For instance, users may need to prioritize emails on the Primary tab before focusing on emails on the Promotions or Updates tabs.
Addressing Concerns
With these features, some users are unhappy with the new Gmail Tabs. One common problem is that critical emails may accidentally get grouped as Promotions/Updates, and not be noticed by the user. But since Gmail Tabs are customizable, one can simply customize it so that important emails show up on the Primary tab.
It is also a concern that Gmail Tabs could compromise the privacy of the user. It’s worth noting though that Google doesn’t actually review emails on a human basis but rather use automated algorithms to group them. Additionally, you can turn off Gmail Tabs for privacy reasons.
Tips for Using Gmail Tabs
Gmail isn’t just an email app; it’s a powerful work environment. Gmail’s tabs feature is one of its best offerings when it comes to cleaning up your inbox and organising your emails. Although many people are hesitant to embrace this capability entirely, because they are afraid of missing out on critical messages or getting jaded with having to jump between tabs, Google Tabs can be helpful in managing your emails if done properly. Below are some basic tricks on how to maximize Gmail tabs.
1. Adapt Your Tabs to Your Workflow.
The best way to get the most out of Gmail tabs is to customize. Gmail actually lets you make your tabs what you want. Primary, Social, Promotions, Updates, Forums and more are the default Gmail tabs. And the thing is, many of those tabs aren’t relevant to your email. You can just disable the tabs you are not using, add your own tabs, and create rules for arranging your emails.
For instance, if he typically gets emails from some sender or about some projects, then it’s a good idea to make a tab for them. It’s about making sure that the most meaningful messages are stored in order and accessible without all the clutter of less-meaningful messages.
2. Check All Your Tabs Once a Month/Week!
Losing a vital letter is one of the most fearful things when you use Gmail tabs. You can compensate for this by periodically visiting your Promotion, Social, and Updates tabs. This might sound like something you are expecting because it is filled with snatches of updates or emails, but you may be surprised. They’re where you can find important updates, deals or announcements from your coworkers. It’s a good idea to constantly glance through all the tabs to ensure you don’t lose important details.
3. Searching for specific emails using the search function.
Its tabbed approach can become a nuisance, especially if you get lots and lots of emails. Luckily Gmail has a sophisticated search feature that will speed things up. You just have to type keywords in the search box if you want to locate specific emails. You can filter by sender name, subject lines, or even phrases within the email body. This will save you time, and it will also allow you to retrieve that urgent message in a few seconds without scrolling across every tab.
4. Select All for Smarter Organization
One of the neatest Gmail tools for really organizing emails is the ‘select all’ menu. When more than one email in a tab needs to be transferred to another tab, you can just pick all emails you want to transfer and drag them into the other tab. You may have determined that the promotional offers that are shown in your Promotions tab actually contain content with which you must be informed. Following the above instructions you can easily forward them all to your Primary tab and never miss anything.
Conclusion:
Bottom LineThere’s no reason to fear the new Gmail Tabs. In fact, there are many advantages to using this function, for example, to prioritize important emails, clean up the inbox, and organize time. Although the feature itself raises some issues, these can be easily resolved by customizing or removing Gmail Tabs. Gmail Tabs, in general, are a great email manager and no one should hesitate to use them.
