Hey everyone! I just stumbled upon something cool in the Gmail app for Android. Did you know you can switch between accounts by swiping up or down? I had no idea this was a thing until I accidentally did it today.
It’s pretty handy, especially if you manage multiple email accounts like I do. No more tapping through menus to switch!
I’m curious if I’m late to the party on this one. How long have you all known about this feature? Is it common knowledge, or am I not the only one who just found out?
Also, are there any other hidden gestures or shortcuts in the Gmail app that I might be missing out on? I’d love to hear about your favorite tips and tricks for using Gmail on Android more efficiently!
I’ve actually been using this feature for a while now, and it’s been a real time-saver. Discovered it by accident too, like you did! One thing I’ve noticed though is that it can be a bit finicky sometimes, especially if you have a screen protector on your phone.
Another nifty trick I’ve found is the ability to customize the swipe actions in your inbox. You can set it up so swiping left archives an email and swiping right snoozes it, for example. Really speeds up inbox management.
Oh, and if you’re into inbox zero, there’s a hidden ‘mark all as read’ option if you tap and hold the ‘mark as read’ button. Saves a ton of time when you’re trying to clear out a backlog of newsletters or notifications.
Glad to see others are still discovering these little shortcuts too. The Gmail team seems to be constantly tweaking things, so it’s always worth poking around in the settings every now and then.
wow, thats pretty cool! i never knew about that feature. thanks for sharing! ive been using gmail for years and still learning new things. does anyone know if this works on iphone too? would be super helpful for switching between my work and personal accounts.
I’ve been using the Gmail app for quite some time, and I wasn’t aware of this vertical swipe feature either. It’s certainly a useful discovery for those of us juggling multiple accounts. As for other efficiency tips, I’ve found that customizing swipe actions can be a game-changer. You can set swipes to archive, delete, or mark as read, which saves a lot of time when managing your inbox. Additionally, the ‘Send and Archive’ option is invaluable for keeping your inbox tidy. It’s worth exploring the settings menu thoroughly; there are often hidden gems that can significantly improve your email workflow.