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How to Hide Folders and Labels in Gmail IMAP
Gmail labels are treated as folders by email programs using IMAP
By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 7, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Gmail Yahoo!
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To hide a Gmail folder or label from IMAP access, open Gmail and tap Set...
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This article explains how to hide folders and labels in Gmail, even if your email program or mobile ...
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To hide a Gmail folder or label from IMAP access, open Gmail and tap Settings (gear icon) > See All Settings > Labels.Remove the check marks from the Show in IMAP option for each label you wish to suppress within your IMAP-based email client.The list organizes into three sections: System labels, Categories, and Labels. (The last section is where your custom labels appear).
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Select See all Settings in the drop-down menu. In the Settings window, select Labels....
This article explains how to hide folders and labels in Gmail, even if your email program or mobile device doesn't allow you to unsubscribe from IMAP folders.
How to Hide Folders and Labels in Gmail IMAP
To hide a Gmail folder or label from IMAP access: Select the Settings gear in the upper-right corner.
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Select See all Settings in the drop-down menu. In the Settings window, select Labels....
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Remove the check marks from the Show in IMAP option for each label you wish to suppress within your ...
Select See all Settings in the drop-down menu. In the Settings window, select Labels.
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Remove the check marks from the Show in IMAP option for each label you wish to suppress within your ...
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Close the Settings window when you're finished. Because your changes are saved in real time, the...
Remove the check marks from the Show in IMAP option for each label you wish to suppress within your IMAP-based email client. The list organizes into three sections: System labels, Categories, and Labels. The last section is the spot where your custom labels appear.
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Close the Settings window when you're finished. Because your changes are saved in real time, the...
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That functionality does not interface with the Gmail Show in IMAP feature. The email client only dis...
Close the Settings window when you're finished. Because your changes are saved in real time, there's no Save, Exit, or equivalent button to select.
Gmail Labels in IMAP Programs
Some email programs support the selective subscription of IMAP folders.
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That functionality does not interface with the Gmail Show in IMAP feature. The email client only dis...
That functionality does not interface with the Gmail Show in IMAP feature. The email client only displays in its subscription window those folders whose labels are actively shown in IMAP. If you change the list in your email program, those modifications do not sync back to Gmail.
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