Smarter Gmail Series: Lesson 1 Inbox Zero & Priority Inbox

The video introduces the Smarter Gmail series, focusing on the Inbox Zero concept, which helps users manage their emails efficiently. It explains the theory of Inbox Zero, suggesting actions like replying, archiving, or turning emails into tasks. The video also discusses different Gmail inbox types, emphasizing the benefits of using Priority Inbox. It provides a guide on customizing Priority Inbox settings and using stars for email prioritization. The session concludes with a summary and encouragement to try Priority Inbox for better email management.

What is the main goal of the Inbox Zero concept?

• To delete all emails

• To clear the inbox in less than 20 minutes

• To prioritize emails by sender

• To use Gmail as a task manager

Which inbox type allows you to organize emails into sections like starred and important?

• Priority Inbox

• Compact Inbox

• Tabbed Inbox

• Classic Inbox

How can you mark an email as important in the Priority Inbox?

• By moving it to the starred section

• By marking the important tab and refreshing the inbox

• By archiving it

• By replying to it

What is the purpose of using stars in Gmail?

• To prioritize and remember important emails

• To delete emails

• To categorize emails by color

• To mark emails as spam

What should you do if an email cannot be dealt with in 5 minutes according to Inbox Zero?

• Archive it

• Delete it

• Ignore it

• Turn it into a task