How to Add or remove inbox categories and tabs in Gmail ( Easy to follow Guide )

In this tutorial we will learn how to add or remove Inbox categories and tabs in Gmail

Here are the steps to to add or remove Inbox categories and tabs in Gmail.

  • Logon to your Gmail account.
  • Click on the Settings Gear icon on the top right corner of your Gmail screen.
  • Under Quick Settings ,Click on See all settings
  • Switch to Inbox tab and make sure the Inbox type is default
  • Uncheck the unwanted categories
  • Once you are finished with the selection or removal of categories ,just scroll down and click on the “Save Changes” butto
  • Once you save the changes ,Gmail will reload the changes and your categories will be visible as per your selection

How to add or remove Inbox categories and tabs in Gmail : Step by Step Guide

Enclosed are the steps to add or remove Inbox categories and tabs in Gmail:

Step 1 : Logon to your Gmail account.

Step 2 : Click on the Settings Gear icon on the top right corner of your Gmail screen.

You will find the Settings gear icon beside your profile pic

How to Add or remove inbox categories and tabs in Gmail

Step 3 : Under Quick Settings ,Click on See all settings

Step 4 : Switch to Inbox tab and make sure the Inbox type is default

Step 5 : Uncheck the unwanted categories .

Under Categories section below the Inbox type,Uncheck the categories that you want to remove and leave the categories checked which you want to use.

Step 6 : Once you are finished with the selection or removal of categories ,just scroll down and click on the “Save Changes” button

Step 7 : Once you save the changes ,Gmail will reload the changes and your categories will be visible as per your selection

  • If you have checked all the categories you inbox will appear with all the categories as shown in the below screenshot.

How to add or remove Inbox categories and tabs in Gmail on Mobile

To add or remove Inbox categories and tabs in Gmail on Mobile follow the below steps :

  1. Open the Gmail app on Mobile phone
  2. Now Tap on the three vertical dots on the top left corner of your screen.
  3. Scroll down and click on Settings gear icon
  4. Choose your respective Gmail account under Settings.
  5. Navigate to Inbox section and ensure that the inbox type is set as Default
  6. Just below the Inbox section ,you will find Inbox categories section ,tap on it.
  7. Now check or uncheck the square box infront of the categories as per your requirement.

How to add or remove Inbox categories and tabs in Gmail ( Summary )

In the preceding tutorial we have shown you how to add or remove inbox categories and tabs in Gmail .Using categories and tabs helps you to sort,organize your gmail inbox efficiently.

We hope this tutorial on How to add or remove Inbox categories and tabs in Gmail was helpful.

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