I can use the checkbox to select multiple messages, but how can I delete them all in one go? I've tried every option I can see to no avail.
Gmail – How to Delete Multiple Draft Emails
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Updated: There is a blog today about updated Gmail search modifiers that allow you to do this with a simple search!
has:nouserlabels
Note: Because of Gmails threading you will have labels on some of the messages in the derived list because some messages in a thread will have labeling while some won't. (From Gmail Help - Advanced Search site.)
Original answer:
The Gmail advanced search help page says:
label:Search for messages by label*There isn't a search operator for unlabeled messages
Example:
from:amy label:friends
Meaning: Messages from Amy that have the label "friends"Example:
from:david label:my-family
Meaning: Messages from David that have the label "My Family"
Just to add a little more context, @Josh is right, there is no "Select All" option when viewing your inbox in the Basic HTML view:
The only way to get the option to "Select All" to show up is to switch to "Standard View" You can do this by selecting the link at the top of the page:
Once you do this you'll be taken back to the Standard Gmail, where the "Select All" option will appear.
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Best Answer
If they are all drafts, click on Discard drafts.
Otherwise, click on Move to and then on Trash.