How do I use flags?
Flags are a way to bring an item, like a message or a file, to someone's attention. Depending on the priority you assign, you can capture people's attention quickly.
To assign a flag, view the items in a conversation and click or tap the flag icon to the right of the item. Next, select the person to be flagged and the priority level. You can assign a different flag priority to each person.
| Flag | Meaning |
|---|---|
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For Your Information: look at this when you have time. |
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Please Reply: look at this, and let me know what you think. |
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Please Reply Urgent: look at this as soon as you can and let me know what you think. An email notification is always sent for Please Reply Urgent flags. |
Flags assigned to you are red. Flags assigned to others are blue.
You can see your total flag count in the header, next to the search field. Click or tap the count icon to quickly see the flags assigned to you.
On the Flag screen, click or tap the menus in the header bar to filter what you see.
To clear a flag, go to the flagged message and click or tap the flag icon. Click Clear or tap the X. The person who set the flag may get an email, depending on what they've set up through their notifications.
To ensure flags say look at this now!, use them thoughtfully. A flood of flag notifications all at once or all the time reduces the impact.