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Previous message shortcut for Gmail on Mac & Windows tutorial | Simplehuman

Are you tired of scrolling through long email chains to find the last message in a conversation? Say hello to the Gmail shortcut “Previous message.” Simply press the P key while viewing an email thread to instantly jump back to the previous message. This shortcut saves you time and improves your Gmail productivity by allowing you to navigate through your emails more efficiently. Give it a try and see how much easier managing your inbox can be! Simplehuman 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. Simplehuman 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.

Previous message Gmail Shortcut Tutorial

To use the Gmail shortcut for the Previous message feature, you first need to enable keyboard shortcuts in your Gmail settings. 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 to the Keyboard Shortcuts section and select the option to turn on keyboard shortcuts. 5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Save Changes” to enable the keyboard shortcuts. Once you have enabled keyboard shortcuts in Gmail, you can use the shortcut for the Previous message feature. 1. Open an email conversation in your Gmail inbox. 2. Press the ‘p’ key on your keyboard to go to the previous message in the conversation. 3. Continue pressing ‘p’ to navigate to previous messages in the conversation. 4. You can also use ‘j’ and ‘k’ keys to navigate up and down between messages in the conversation. If you find turning on the keyboard shortcuts manually a hassle, you can consider using the Simplehuman extension, which automatically enables keyboard shortcuts in Gmail for a more convenient email browsing experience.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Gmail shortcut “Previous message” is a handy tool that can improve workflow and save time by allowing users to quickly navigate through their emails. However, for a more powerful productivity upgrade, Simplehuman offers over 80 shortcuts, a command bar, and faster email actions, making it a superior tool for maximizing efficiency and getting things done quickly and effectively. With Simplehuman, users can streamline their email management process and boost their productivity to a whole new level.

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