Go to Label lets you jump to any label by name. Press G then L, start typing, and Gmail filters the list as you go, which beats scrolling a long sidebar to find the folder you want.
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.
Go to label Gmail Shortcut Tutorial
How to use the Gmail shortcut Go to label:
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” from the dropdown menu.
3. In the Settings menu, click on the “Keyboard shortcuts” tab.
4. Scroll down to the “Custom keyboard shortcuts” section and make sure the keyboard shortcuts are enabled. If they are not enabled, toggle the switch to turn them on.
5. Click on “Save Changes” at the bottom of the page to save your settings.
6. Now, when you are in your Gmail inbox, press the period (.) key on your keyboard.
7. A small search bar will appear at the top of your inbox. Type the label you want to go to (e.g. “Work” or “Personal”).
8. Press “Enter” on your keyboard.
9. Gmail will then take you directly to the label you searched for, saving you time and making it easier to organize your emails.
Prefer to skip the settings menu? The CMDK extension enables Gmail’s keyboard shortcuts automatically, so the Go to Label shortcut is ready as soon as you add it to Chrome.
Make every keystroke count
Learning Go to Label is worth it, but you do not have to stop there. CMDK turns Gmail into an inbox you run entirely from the keyboard: more than 80 shortcuts, a command bar for any action, snooze you can type in plain English, a tabbed split inbox, and one-key sender nuke. Add it to Chrome and keep your hands off the mouse.
Related Gmail keyboard shortcuts
- Gmail Go to Next Misspelled Word (Mac Only) Shortcut
- Gmail Go to Next Page Shortcut
- Gmail Go to Previous Page 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.