Moving between Gmail folders is one of the slowest parts of email management. You scroll through the sidebar, look for the right label, and click through multiple sections every time you want to review Sent items, Starred messages, or project folders. Simplehuman removes this friction completely and lets you jump to any folder with a single command.
Why Folder Navigation Slows Users Down
Gmail’s sidebar grows over time as you add more labels, categories, and custom folders. Scrolling through that list becomes a constant distraction. Each small search for a folder breaks your flow and forces you to look away from your email content.
The problem gets worse for users who manage dozens of labels. The more you scroll, the slower your daily workflow becomes. Clicking through folders may feel normal, but it adds up to significant lost time every week.
How Simplehuman Jumps to Any Folder
Simplehuman replaces slow sidebar navigation with instant commands. Press Cmd K on Mac or Ctrl K on Windows to open the Command Center, then type the name of the folder you want to open. Hit Enter and you are there instantly.
This process removes all scrolling, searching, and clicking. You can move between folders as fast as you can type. It creates a smooth, predictable flow that lets you handle large inboxes without losing momentum.
Supported Folders and Categories
Simplehuman works across all Gmail folders. You can jump to:
Sent items
Starred messages
Drafts
Spam
Trash
Important
All mail
Primary
Social
Promotions
Any custom label you have created
If it exists in your Gmail account, Simplehuman can open it through the Command Center. This gives you full access to every part of your inbox without touching the sidebar.
Improving Daily Email Routing
Fast folder switching becomes especially useful during triage. You can review incoming messages, jump to Follow Up, return to Inbox, check Sent mail, and switch to project folders instantly.
This helps with:
Sorting new messages
Moving emails into long term labels
Checking progress on active threads
Reviewing archived conversations
Opening priority folders quickly
The more you switch folders, the bigger the time savings. Simplehuman turns a task that normally takes several clicks into a one second command.
Final Note
Sidebar navigation slows down even the most organized Gmail users. Simplehuman solves this by turning every folder into a fast command you can open instantly. With Cmd K or Ctrl K, you type the folder name and move there in one step. This keeps you focused, speeds up triage, and makes Gmail feel cleaner and more responsive.
