Mute in Gmail (press M)
Mute a noisy thread from the keyboard: press M. Same key on Mac and Windows.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mute | m | m | |
| Archive | e | e | |
| Delete | # | # | |
| Report spam | ! | ! |
Mute without the mouse
Select a conversation and press m. Muted threads skip your inbox and future replies are archived automatically; find them with the search is:muted.
Enable keyboard shortcuts
Single-key Gmail actions need shortcuts turned on: Settings → See all settings → General → Keyboard shortcuts on → Save Changes.
FAQ
What is the mute shortcut in Gmail?
Press M (same on Mac and Windows) to mute the selected conversation.
How do I find muted conversations?
Search is:muted in the Gmail search box.
Why doesn't M work?
Turn on Keyboard shortcuts in Settings → General → Keyboard shortcuts on.