Here are 10 Gmail hacks that can help you boost productivity and efficiency:
- Keyboard shortcuts – Gmail has a range of keyboard shortcuts that can help you perform common actions more quickly. You can find a list of shortcuts in Gmail by clicking on the gear icon and selecting “Settings”, then clicking on the “Keyboard shortcuts” tab.
- Undo send – Gmail has a feature that allows you to undo sending an email within a few seconds of hitting the “Send” button. To enable this feature, go to “Settings”, then “General”, and check the box next to “Undo Send”.
- Schedule emails – You can use Gmail’s “Schedule send” feature to send an email at a specific time in the future. To use this feature, compose your email as usual, then click on the arrow next to the “Send” button and select the time you want the email to be sent.
- Filters and labels – Gmail allows you to create filters to automatically sort incoming messages into different folders or apply labels. This can help you keep your inbox organized and make it easier to find specific messages.
- Canned responses – If you frequently send similar emails, you can use Gmail’s “Canned responses” feature to create templates that you can quickly insert into your emails. To enable this feature, go to “Settings”, then “Advanced”, and turn on “Canned responses”.
- Multiple inboxes – If you have multiple email accounts or want to keep certain types of emails separate from others, you can use Gmail’s “Multiple inboxes” feature to create separate sections within your inbox.
- Advanced search – Gmail’s search bar allows you to search for specific messages using a range of criteria, such as sender, recipient, date, or keywords. You can use advanced search operators to refine your search even further.
- Keyboard shortcuts for labels – You can use keyboard shortcuts to quickly apply labels to your emails. For example, if you have a label called “Important”, you can press “L” then “I” to apply that label to a message.
- Unsubscribe from newsletters – Gmail’s “Unsubscribe” feature allows you to quickly unsubscribe from newsletters or other promotional emails that you no longer want to receive. The unsubscribe link will appear at the top of the email, next to the sender’s name.
- Priority inbox – Gmail’s “Priority inbox” feature automatically sorts your emails into different sections based on importance. You can customize how this feature works by going to “Settings”, then “Inbox”, and selecting “Priority inbox”.
