Press * then A to tick every conversation in your current view at once. It is the first step in any bulk action: archive, label, or delete a whole screen of mail in one move.
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.
Select all conversations Gmail Shortcut Tutorial
Here is a simple step-by-step tutorial on how to use the Gmail shortcut Select all conversations:
1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select “See all settings.”
3. In the Settings menu, click on the “Advanced” tab.
4. Scroll down to the “Keyboard shortcuts” section and make sure that keyboard shortcuts are enabled. If not, click on the radio button to turn them on.
5. Once keyboard shortcuts are enabled, go back to your inbox.
6. To select all conversations, press the “*” key on your keyboard. This will select all the emails on the current page.
7. If you want to select all conversations across all pages, press “Shift” + “*”.
Not keen on digging through Gmail’s settings? CMDK enables keyboard shortcuts for you the instant it is installed, so Select All Conversations is available without any manual steps.
One shortcut down, 80 to go
Select All Conversations saves you a few clicks today. CMDK gives you more than 80 shortcuts, a command bar that finds any Gmail action as you type, natural-language snooze, split inbox tabs, and one-click nuke for noisy senders. It is free to try and works the moment you install it.
Related Gmail keyboard shortcuts
- Gmail Select Conversation Shortcut
- Gmail Select Read Conversations Shortcut
- Gmail Select Starred Conversations 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.