How to Edit or Delete a Filter in Gmail

Filters are a useful way to automate many functions in email that would otherwise require significant amounts of effort and time. Like macros, but for email, filters have a wide range of functionality that could be useful from anyone from a student to a full-time employee. This guide covers how to edit and delete existing filters. To create a filter, refer to the guide on how to create a filter in Gmail.

1. Open Gmail and click on the gear icon in the upper right corner.
   
2. In the Quick Settings menu, click on the “See all settings” button.
   
3. In Settings, click on the “Filters and Blocked Addresses” tab.
   
4. Click on the “edit” button to edit and on the “delete” button to delete the filter.
   
   • Editing the Filter
     1. Modify the criteria for the filter. Once you are done, or if you do not need to change anything, click “Continue”
        
     2. Modify the actions that you want the filter to take. Once you are done, or if you do not need to change anything, click “Update filter”
        
     3. The filter should be updated.
        
   • Deleting the Filter
     1. Click “OK” to confirm deleting the filter.
        
     2. The filter should be deleted.