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Tuesday 30 June 2015

10 Noteworthy Gmail Features To Simplify Your Work

There are things which are a part of our daily life but we still know only little of its excerpts. The rest are the things which make it special, ‘Gmail’ a part of our daily life sending, receiving mails and in other conversation related activity provider. But is it just that, does it have nothing else to offer like knowledge is endless so are the features on Gmail. Here is a list of the other features of your Google mail which will make you effective more than your normal days, reports TOI.


Undo send


The latest feature addition to the list and the most needed the Undo send feature. There are times, no at all times we write long mails either professional or personal and hit the send button. And a part of you wants to get it back without reaching the recipients inbox.


Thanks to Google Labs, they have come up with this feature. Just after you click the send button, Gmail will wait for a predefined time (for 20-30 seconds) and in if between you change your mind just click on the “Undo” button. That’s easy and the best way in case you are queasy of your mail.


Keyboard Shortcuts


Shortcuts, who wouldn’t love that. Toying the keys to send a mail without the need of mouse is simple and makes you look diligent in front of your friends. Everyday new shortcuts are added to the existing list that is the default list and in case you are not comfortable with the set of keys assigned, you can set them yourself.


This option is available in Google Labs where you can customize the list and assign the keys you prefer to the shortcuts.


Preview external service messages


Gmail has this feature where it lets you see the attachment either it is a video or picture or voice mails without redirecting to other site. You can also preview addresses with maps if one of your contacts sends you an address in mail.


Auto advance


Every time you delete an email or mute a conversation, you will be redirected to the inbox which is really irritating because you have to again go through the list where the sequence you missed. To avoid this, there’s a way go to the auto advance feature which lets you choose the enable option. After which you can go straight to the next email to delete without going all the way back.


Unread message icon


The Gmail tab lights up, the minute you get a new mail. There is another features that can be of use letting you know the number of unread emails. Go to Google Labs and enable the Unread Message icon, it will be displayed how many unread emails you have to look through.


Send and Archive


This tip is to keep your inbox clean and tidy, in case you need or think the inbox is clumsy. Go to the general Gmail settings and click on Show "Send & Archive" button in reply and avail the option.


Apps search


In case you use Google Docs and Sites along with Gmail, this feature is a great help. When searching something on the mail you can also get matching search results for Docs and Sites as well.


Default Reply All


If you work has anything to do with interacting with multiple people of a group or project, then use this feature. Which in case simplifies your work, instead of selecting ‘Reply All’ everytime you need to send to multiple of people.


Canned responses


Sending emails in same pattern, and have to type it repetitively. Boring, get rid of this chore by using the canned responses lab and use the help. Save and then send your common messages using a button next to the compose form.


Quick links


Starring the mails and marking them important in case you need them daily or again and again, then enable the Quick Links in the Labs. With which Gmail Adds a box to the left column that gives you 1-click access to any bookmarkable URL in Gmail. With this your frequent searches and other links are at your service.

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