Monday, October 5, 2009

My Gmail SuperStars

  1. yellow-star:  Normal, default -- it is Gmail native flag.
  2. green-check:  What has been done, replied, responded. Normally when a topic is routine, scheduled, or followed up.
    • Another implication is to indicate mail which I expect for replying, and when it comes back then it's my turn to review: i.e., this icon indicates "what I'm waiting for" -- mail that needs reviewing (and may even expect my next action!).
  3. blue-info:  Specific information -- require some further attention/action.
  4. purple-question:  Need further discussion, finding-out.
  5. orange-guillemet:  To delegate/assign to someone else.
  6. red-bang: ATTENTION, IMPORTANT
Associated implication (normally in multiple inboxes or quick links)
  • 'Reports & info' =  l:.report OR has:green-check OR has:blue-info
  • 'Reports? (inbox)' = in:inbox subject:(report OR status) OR has:green-check
  • ...

Others that I don't use
  • Other stars (red, orange, green, blue, purple): Let be simple, one star is enough. These colours are also redundant with others.
  • yellow-bang: default star is already yellow.

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