Key points
- Filters match conditions (from, subject, keywords)
- Actions: label, archive, star, delete, forward
- Save hours weekly
- Start simple, expand over time
How to do it
- Pick a recurring sender or pattern
- Define the condition
- Choose the action
- Test with a sample email
Common mistakes
- Overly broad filters hiding mail
- Filters that delete instead of archive
- No escape hatch
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