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How to Flag Messages in the iPhone and iPad Mail App

Mark important emails to deal with them when you are ready

By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 27, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail

What to Know

From within an email, select the Reply icon, then choose Flag.From a folder, select Edit and choose the messages you'd like to flag. Select Mark > Flag.To find flagged email messages, go to the Mail home screen and choose the Flagged folder. If not visible, select Edit and choose Flagged. The Mail app for iOS includes a basic feature to flag emails for later attention. In Mail, unread messages display a blue dot and flagged messages display an orange dot. Learn how to flag messages individually or in batches using the Mail app for iOS 12, 11, and later.

Flag an Email in the iPhone and iPad Mail Application

To flag an important email in iPhone Mail or iPad Mail: Open the email in the Mail app. Select the Reply icon, then choose Flag. Other options include Mark as Unread, Move to Junk, and Notify Me, which notifies you when someone replies to an email thread. A flagged email displays an orange dot next to it in the Inbox as well as in the message. To find flagged email messages, go to the Mail home screen and select the Flagged folder. If you do not see the Flagged folder, select Edit and tick the check box next to Flagged.

Mark Multiple Messages at the Same Time

To add or remove flags from several messages simultaneously: Open the folder that contains the messages whose flags you want to edit. Tap Edit. Tick the check box next to all messages you'd like to mark, then choose Mark. Choose Select All to quickly select all the messages in a folder. Select Flag to add flags to the selected messages. If the messages are flagged, tap Unflag to remove the flags. How to Unpin Message Conversations in iOS Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Flag a Message for Follow-Up in Yahoo Mail How to Email Undisclosed Recipients in iPhone Mail How to Search Mail in iPhone Mail How to Send Images With iPhone Mail How to Send a New Email With iPhone Mail App How to Indent Text or Decrease Quote Level in iPhone Mail How to Move Hotmail Messages in Outlook.com How to Access a Yahoo Mail Account in iPhone Mail The 15 Best Hidden Features in iOS 16 How to Read Emails in Threads With iPhone Mail How to Send Email to Bcc Recipients in iPhone Mail How to Send iPhone Mail From a Different Account How to Add or Remove VIP Senders in iOS Mail macOS Mail: How to Keep Emails on the Server How to Get Alerts for New Replies in a Thread with iOS Mail How to Add Rich Formatting to Text in iPhone Mail Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies