How To Mark Prior Read or Delete Prior using a BlackBerry Q10 smartphone
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Here’s a quick overview of how to mark prior messages as read, delete prior messages and jump to the top and bottom of your message list while using a BlackBerry Q10 smartphone.
Note: Depending on how your email account is set up, messages that are removed from your smartphone as a result of using the Delete Prior option will also be removed from your mailbox.
Step One – While viewing the Hub, tap and hold on a date banner and a menu will appear on the right.
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Step Two – Select your desired option, or tap and drag the area indicated by the green arrow to expand this menu as per the second screenshot.
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If you expand the menu you’ll also notice shortcut keys appear next to the following options:
Next – N (You can also use P for Previous) To Top – T To Bottom B Delete Prior – Del Don’t forget to take advantage of the context menu in the bottom left corner in case you’d like to manage a specific account as well! Combined with shortcuts, these features can really help you manage a lot of messages quickly. To learn more about your device as well more shortcuts, make sure you check out the Help app as well!
Do you have a question about managing messages? Leave a comment and let me know!
To learn about a feature on your BlackBerry 10 smartphone or troubleshoot an issue, there are several great options available to help. Visit http://www.blackberry.com/support for access to product manuals, how-to demos, tips and tricks, YouTube videos, support forums, knowledge base articles, Twitter support, and contact information for your region.