Open Move to Menu (V) lets you move the selected email to another label or folder. Press V, type the destination, and Gmail files it, which is faster than dragging messages across the screen.
CMDK transforms your Gmail into a keyboard first experience, not just transforming existing Gmail keyboard shortcuts but also adding new ones for you to be 2x faster at email. CMDK also adds a command bar, natural language snooze, split inbox with Tabs, one-click email nuke, and easy account switching tools. It reduces your reliance on the mouse, getting you into a state of flow as you use Gmail everyday.
Open move to menu Gmail Shortcut Tutorial
To enable keyboard shortcuts in Gmail and use the Open move to menu shortcut, follow these steps:
1. Open your Gmail account in a web browser.
2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select “See all settings” from the dropdown menu.
3. In the Settings menu, click on the “Advanced” tab.
4. Scroll down until you find the “Keyboard shortcuts” section.
5. Select the option to enable keyboard shortcuts.
6. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “Save Changes”.
7. Now that keyboard shortcuts are enabled, you can use the Open move to menu shortcut.
8. To use this shortcut, simply open an email in your inbox.
9. Press the “.” (period) key on your keyboard to open the move to menu.
10. A menu will pop up with options to move the email to a different folder or label.
11. Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate the menu and press “Enter” to select a destination.
Not keen on digging through Gmail’s settings? CMDK enables keyboard shortcuts for you the instant it is installed, so Open Move to Menu is available without any manual steps.
Get more out of your keyboard
Once Open Move to Menu becomes muscle memory, you will want the rest. CMDK adds more than 80 shortcuts to Gmail along with a command bar, natural-language snooze, a split inbox with tabs, one-click sender nuke, and quick account switching. It is the fastest way to run your inbox without touching the mouse.
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CMDK adds these and 80+ more shortcuts to Gmail, along with a command bar and natural-language snooze. See how CMDK works or check CMDK pricing.