10 Gmail features you must know to increase productivity

10 Gmail features you must know to increase productivity

Moneycontrol News | March 5, 2025

Smart Compose

Gmail predicts and suggests text as you type, helping you compose emails faster. Enable it in Settings > See all settings > General > Smart Compose.

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Schedule Send

Write emails now, send them later! Click the dropdown arrow next to “Send,” select “Schedule send,” and choose a date and time. Perfect for planning!

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Undo Send

Sent an email too soon? Click “Undo” within 5 to 30 seconds after sending. Adjust the time limit in Settings > General > Undo Send.

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Search Operators

Use Gmail search commands like “from:boss@company.com” or “subject:meeting” to quickly find specific emails. Saves time when searching through a cluttered inbox.

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Snooze Emails

Postpone emails until you’re ready. Click the clock icon when hovering over an email and select a time for it to reappear in your inbox.

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Email Templates

Save time on repetitive emails! Enable templates in Settings > Advanced > Templates, then create and insert them easily in new emails.

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Spelling & Grammar

Gmail auto-corrects typos and suggests grammar fixes. Enable it in Settings > General > Spelling, grammar, and autocorrect for polished emails.

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Labels and Filters

Organize emails with labels and create filters to automatically sort messages by sender, subject, or keywords. Go to Settings > Filters and Blocked Addresses.

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Confidential Mode

Send sensitive emails securely! Click the lock icon in compose mode to set expiration dates, passcodes, and restrict forwarding or copying

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Keyboard Shortcuts

Boost efficiency with Gmail shortcuts! Enable them in Settings > General > Keyboard Shortcuts, then press “?” to view all commands.

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