Module 2: Mail > Chapter 4: Store and organize mail
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» Chapter 4: Store and organize mail
Use Labels to organize by class or subject
Star important messages
» Add a star

Superstars
Archive vs. deleting messages
Automate your inbox with filters and templates
Forward mail to a different address
Search tips for finding email
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You can easily flag important messages using "Stars" in gmail. You can assign stars to special conversations or messages, or use them as a visual reminder that you need to follow-up on a message or conversation later.

To star a message from your inbox, click the star icon located to the left of the sender's name on a message:

You can also use the keyboard shortcut "s" key to quickly add a star.

To star a message from the message view by clicking the star icon next to the sender's name on a message:

Please note: Stars apply to a single message within a conversation. When you star one message in a conversation, that message will automatically be open when you open the conversation next. 

You can search for particular stars using "has:" with the star's name (you can find these names on the General tab of the Settings; just hover your mouse over each star icon). For example, you can search for "has:blue-star", "has:red-bang", or "has:orange-guillemet".