Smarter Gmail Lesson 6 Filters and Canned Responses

In this lesson, the teacher builds on previous knowledge of Gmail by demonstrating how to use filters in conjunction with canned responses. The tutorial begins with a recap of lesson 5 and introduces the concept of email filters. Using a practical example, the teacher shows how to filter emails from Home Depot to keep them out of the inbox. The lesson progresses to creating filters that trigger automatic canned responses based on specific keywords, using 'help' and 'Eduphoria' as examples. Finally, the teacher explains how to manage and delete filters to prevent unwanted automated responses.

What is the main difference between spam and 'bacon' emails as described in the lesson?

• Spam is filtered automatically, 'bacon' cannot be filtered.

• Spam is unsolicited, while 'bacon' is subscribed content.

• Spam is always harmful, 'bacon' is always safe.

• Spam is from known senders, 'bacon' is from unknown senders.

What is the purpose of creating a filter for emails from Home Depot?

• To forward them to another email.

• To mark them as spam.

• To delete them immediately.

• To archive them automatically.

How can you ensure that emails from a specific sender are archived automatically?

• By unsubscribing from the sender.

• By deleting them manually.

• By marking them as spam.

• By creating a filter with the sender's email.

What keywords were used in the example to trigger a canned response?

• Assistance and Email

• Login and Issue

• Help and Eduphoria

• Support and Gmail

What should you do if you no longer want a filter to send automatic responses?

• Delete the email account.

• Mark all emails as read.

• Unsubscribe from all emails.

• Turn off or delete the filter.