Mark as Unread (Shift + U) flips a message back to bold so it stands out again. Use it as a lightweight reminder: anything you want to deal with later stays visible at the top of your list.
CMDK transforms your Gmail into a keyboard first experience, not just transforming existing Gmail keyboard shortcuts but also adding new ones for you to be 2x faster at email. CMDK also adds a command bar, natural language snooze, split inbox with Tabs, one-click email nuke, and easy account switching tools. It reduces your reliance on the mouse, getting you into a state of flow as you use Gmail everyday.
Mark as unread Gmail Shortcut Tutorial
How to Use the Gmail Shortcut “Mark as Unread”:
1. In Gmail, click on the gear icon in the top right corner and then select “See all settings” from the drop-down menu.
2. In the Settings menu, click on the “General” tab.
3. Scroll down until you find the “Keyboard shortcuts” section.
4. Click on the “Keyboard shortcuts on” option to enable keyboard shortcuts in Gmail.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the “Save Changes” button.
6. Now that keyboard shortcuts are enabled, go to your Gmail inbox.
7. Select the email you want to mark as unread by clicking on it.
8. Press the “Shift + U” keys on your keyboard to mark the selected email as unread.
9. You will see the email’s status change to unread, allowing you to easily find and read it later.
You can also let CMDK handle this for you. It turns Gmail’s keyboard shortcuts on automatically and adds dozens more, so Mark as Unread and the rest just work from the first day.
Get more out of your keyboard
Once Mark as Unread becomes muscle memory, you will want the rest. CMDK adds more than 80 shortcuts to Gmail along with a command bar, natural-language snooze, a split inbox with tabs, one-click sender nuke, and quick account switching. It is the fastest way to run your inbox without touching the mouse.
Related Gmail keyboard shortcuts
- Gmail Mark Unread from Selected Shortcut
- Gmail Mute Conversation Shortcut
- Gmail Report Spam Shortcut
CMDK adds these and 80+ more shortcuts to Gmail, along with a command bar and natural-language snooze. See how CMDK works or check CMDK pricing.