Gmail Hacks You Shouldn’t Miss
With over 4.2 billion active users, Gmail is a powerhouse. Yet, only a few know how to use it effectively. Here are 10 Gmail hacks to enhance your email experience.
1. Undo Sent Emails
Accidentally sent an email? Quickly undo it:
- Click the Settings icon (top right)
- Navigate to Settings > General
- Toggle on ‘undo send’ and set the delay to 30 seconds
2. Eliminate Promotional Emails
Clear your inbox of unnecessary promotional emails:
- Type “unsubscribe” in the Gmail search bar
- Select all emails with the unsubscribe tag
- Tap the delete button to remove them
3. Send Confidential Emails
Keep your emails private by disabling copying, printing, forwarding, and downloading for the recipient:
- Tap the ‘lock’ symbol when sending a new email
4. Access Gmail Offline
Check your emails even without an internet connection:
- Login to your Gmail account
- Click on the gear icon or “Quick Settings”
- Go to “See all settings”, then select “Offline” and enable it
5. Utilize Keyboard Shortcuts
Enhance your efficiency with these shortcuts:
- Shift + I to mark as read
- ⌘ or Ctrl + Enter to send an email
- ⌘ or Ctrl + K to insert a link
- C to compose
- / to search emails
- D to compose in a new tab
- Shift + Ctrl + B to add BCC recipients
6. Schedule Emails for Later
Make it seem like you’re working late:
- Click the down arrow next to ‘send’
- Choose ‘Schedule Send’ and select the time and date
7. Snooze Emails
Delay dealing with certain emails:
- Click the clock icon
- Select how long to snooze the email for
8. Organize with Labels
Create custom labels like “Work,” “Personal,” or “Travel”:
- Click the “Labels” button and select your label
9. Create Email Templates
Speed up email creation:
- Select Compose and enter your template text
- Go to the three-dot menu, select Templates, then Save as new template
10. Archive, Don’t Delete
Keep important emails by archiving them instead of deleting.
Master these Gmail hacks to transform the way you manage your emails!