One of the most common requests we get for class topics is organizing digital clutter in all its forms. Whether we’re talking about files saved on your computer (or in the cloud) or an email inbox that’s been collecting messages for years, it’s clear that some are overwhelmed by the mess. Important emails can get buried quickly in a busy inbox.
In fact, Tech-Talk has both articles and webinars to help you address email organization:
- Organizing Email, Decluttering (webinar)
- Take Control of Your Overflowing Inbox (article and video)
- Email, Taking Control of It (webinar)
- Email Overwhelm? How to Take Control (article and video)
Step one for organizing an email inbox is to create folders and tags in Outlook or labels in Gmail. Then file/tag/label your emails with a common theme. That way, one email can be associated with several topics, and a keyword search can help you find the precise file(s) you need. This process is outlined in the webinars and articles above.
Now that your files can be grouped however you need them, you can make finding them even easier by using colors. This feature is available in both Outlook and Gmail. If you’d like to start using color to make your inbox easier to scan, Tech-Talk has created an article and video titled “Find Important Emails Quickly by Using Color.“
