Hiding labels is a simple matter inGmail, as is restoring them when you want to see them again.
Select theLabelstab to display the Labels prefs.
Selectshoworhidefor each label in the list.
The parameters screen lists all labels.
The first group contains system labels.
The second group contains categoriesthe tabs many people see along the top row of the inbox.
The third group contains your custom labels.
Use this shortcut link while logged in to Gmail to go directly to the Labels prefs screen.
wrap up the options screen when you’re done.
All changes you make take effect immediately, so there’s no need to save or confirm your updates.
In the prefs screen, control which labels appear as folders inIMAPby selectingshow in IMAP.
This setting complements but isn’t the same as hiding labels within Gmail.
