How do I archive, delete, or flag a message?

You want to archive, delete, or flag the selected message from the reader.

  1. Step 1 — Select the message

    Pick the item in the list.

  2. Step 2 — Archive

    Click Archive when available; destination depends on provider (Archive / All Mail).

  3. Step 3 — Delete

    Moves to Trash when the server supports it.

  4. Step 4 — Flag

    Toggles follow-up state; also feeds flagged-mail views in Tasks when applicable.