How to Get Rid of the Unread Email Badge on the Gmail App

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Launch the Gmail application.

   You can do so either on your Android cellphone or tablet, or by logging into your Gmail account using your computer.
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   Step 2: Click on the magnifying glass icon.

   This only applies when you’re using the app on your Android cellphone or tablet.
   
   If you’re using a computer, go to the search box right above the page. , Make sure to type the command without the quotes. , Perform this step by first hovering over the “Select” button, which is the leftmost arrow-down tab located on the upper left side of the page, and just below the search box.
   
   A drop-down list will display your options. , All you have to do is look toward the right to the tab that says “More.” Click on it to display options for you. , That’s it! All those e-mails should effectively no longer display the “Unread” e-mail badge.
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   Step 3: Type in the command “label:unread.” You have to type it directly onto to the search box

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   Step 4: and then simply hit enter.

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   Step 5: Select “All."

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   Step 6: Click on “More.” Once you’ve selected “All” in the previous step

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   Step 7: all your unread e-mails will be displayed

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   Step 8: and the boxes to the left of these will ticked off with check marks.

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   Step 9: Tap on "Mark as Read."

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