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I created a filter in Gmail, but forgot to apply it to already existing messages. Is there any way to apply filters to existing messages?

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Also apply filter to xx matching conversations. option is available next to search filter in gmail

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    Yes, I know that. But if the filter already exists, how do I apply it?
    – petersohn
    Apr 9 '13 at 12:15
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    Go to settings , filters tab... Click edit... use the same settings ( change if required ) and click continue... In this step you can update the filter by checking also apply filter for existing matching conversations ...
    – asvignesh
    Apr 9 '13 at 12:51
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    I don't see this option ... :( is it no longer there?
    – tsar2512
    Nov 10 '18 at 18:02
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    @tsar2512 the option is still there, but it apparently has moved next to the other checkboxes, just below "Never mark it as important" and "Categorize as..."
    – J-mster
    Nov 25 '18 at 10:58
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    Holy moly! Thanks @asvignesh! This must be the most brain-dead UI choice I've ever seen!
    – Marcello Romani
    Aug 29 '19 at 16:30

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