This shortcut archives the open email and opens the next one in a single press of the ] key. It is built for working through a backlog: read, archive, move on, all without returning to the list in between.
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.
Archive and next conversation Gmail Shortcut Tutorial
To use the Gmail shortcut “Archive and next conversation,” you first need to enable keyboard shortcuts in Gmail. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open your Gmail account in a web browser.
2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select “See all settings.”
3. Go to the “General” tab.
4. Find the “Keyboard shortcuts” section and select “Keyboard shortcuts on.”
5. Scroll down and click “Save Changes” at the bottom of the page.
Now that you have enabled keyboard shortcuts, you can use the “Archive and next conversation” shortcut. Here’s how:
1. Open an email conversation in your Gmail inbox.
2. Press the “Shift” + “y” keys on your keyboard simultaneously.
3. The email conversation will be archived, and you will be taken to the next email in your inbox.
Not keen on digging through Gmail’s settings? CMDK enables keyboard shortcuts for you the instant it is installed, so Archive and Next Conversation is available without any manual steps.
Why stop at one shortcut?
If Archive and Next Conversation already saves you time, a full keyboard workflow will save you a lot more. CMDK layers more than 80 shortcuts onto Gmail, plus a command bar, plain-English snooze, a split inbox, sender nuke, and fast account switching, all without leaving the keyboard. Try CMDK and feel the difference on day one.
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