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How to collapse an entire conversation in Gmail
Collapse all messages in the current conversation thread.
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📋 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 : to collapse an entire conversation.
🎯 Shortcut Keys by Platform
| Platform | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| 💻 PC / Windows | : |
| 🍎 Mac | : |
| 💻 Chrome OS | : |
💡 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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