Smarter Gmail Lesson 6 Filters and Canned Responses

In this lesson, the teacher builds on previous knowledge of Gmail by demonstrating how to use filters in conjunction with canned responses. The tutorial begins with a recap of lesson 5 and introduces the concept of email filters. Using a practical example, the teacher shows how to filter emails from Home Depot to keep them out of the inbox. The lesson progresses to creating filters that trigger automatic canned responses based on specific keywords, using 'help' and 'Eduphoria' as examples. Finally, the teacher explains how to manage and delete filters to prevent unwanted automated responses.

What is the purpose of creating a filter in Gmail?

How can you differentiate between spam and junk emails according to the lesson?

Describe the process of creating a filter for emails from Home Depot.

Explain how to set up a canned response for specific keywords in Gmail.

What steps should you take if you want to turn off a filter you created?