How to apply filters to existing mails in Gmail? [duplicate]

Question

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?

asvignesh · Accepted Answer · 2013-04-09 10:36:49Z

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

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answered Apr 9 '13 at 10:36

asvignesh

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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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