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How to archive a conversation and move to the previous or next one in Gmail
Archive the current conversation and automatically move to the next (]) or previous ([) one.
] or [
📋 Step-by-Step Guide
- 1.Open Gmail in your browser.
- 2.Make sure keyboard shortcuts are enabled in Gmail Settings → See all settings → General.
- 3.Press ] or [ to archive a conversation and move to the previous or next one.
🎯 Shortcut Keys by Platform
| Platform | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| 💻 PC / Windows | ] or [ |
| 🍎 Mac | ] or [ |
| 💻 Chrome OS | ] or [ |
💡 Pro Tips
- You can combine this shortcut with the other Common Actions shortcuts to speed up your workflow.
- If you forget this shortcut, press Ctrl + / (or ⌘ + / on Mac) to see all available keyboard shortcuts in Gmail.
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