Why GMail doesn't have filter for unreplied mails?

#1

Post by emirb » Tue, Aug 06, 2013, 10:52 AM UTC

This issue has been around for few years. Lots of GMail users complained about inability to filter only mails they received but never replied (simply, unreplied). This feature could help boost productivity a lot and remove mail problems. If you +1 this, please comment.

Thanks!

Re: Why GMail doesn't have filter for unreplied mails?

#2

Post by yanivf » Tue, Aug 06, 2013, 11:06 AM UTC

You can create a filter that marks any mail containing "Re:" with a specific label (lets say Reply), and the search for -{label:Reply}

alternatively, skip the labeling part and search for -{"re:"}

Re: Why GMail doesn't have filter for unreplied mails?

#3

Post by nodata » Tue, Aug 06, 2013, 11:26 AM UTC

They do: it's your inbox. Once you reply, you archive the e-mail.

Re: Why GMail doesn't have filter for unreplied mails?

#4

Post by emirb » Tue, Aug 06, 2013, 11:32 AM UTC

nodata wrote: post #3

They do: it's your inbox. Once you reply, you archive the e-mail.

The problem is I never archive the e-mail and I'm looking for simple is:unreplied.

Re: Why GMail doesn't have filter for unreplied mails?

#5

Post by emirb » Tue, Aug 06, 2013, 11:33 AM UTC

yanivf wrote: post #2

You can create a filter that marks any mail containing "Re:" with a specific label (lets say Reply), and the search for -{label:Reply} alternatively, skip the labeling part and search for -{"re:"}

Thanks, works!

Re: Why GMail doesn't have filter for unreplied mails?

#6

Post by nodata » Tue, Aug 06, 2013, 11:56 AM UTC

emirb wrote: post #4

nodata wrote: post #3

They do: it's your inbox. Once you reply, you archive the e-mail.

The problem is I never archive the e-mail and I'm looking for simple is:unreplied.

So what would happen with all the e-mail you get that doesn't require a reply?

(This is where the strength of Archive comes in)

Re: Why GMail doesn't have filter for unreplied mails?

#7

Post by tmzt » Wed, Aug 07, 2013, 1:47 AM UTC

I wonder if there might an operator for number of messages in a 'conversation'.

Re: Why GMail doesn't have filter for unreplied mails?

#8

Post by paliopolis » Mon, Aug 12, 2013, 10:03 PM UTC

Can't you just do a quick search with "label:unread" in the search box? That's what I have been using to filter unread message. Not as convenient as a dedicated button, but still does the job !