To learn more about the options that are available - like snoozing an email, using Smart Reply, and viewing your Calendar or Tasks - we suggest this Help Center article or this video from Teacher's Tech. *Image from https://www.howtogeek.com/356781/the-8-best-features-in-the-new-gmail/ |
Google provides extensive documentation on using Gmail in the G Suite Learning Center.
There are a number of advanced features available for use with Gmail. Most of these options are available in Settings on the Advanced tab.
Please note that we can assist with locating these features, but cannot be responsible for use of these tools nor their continued availability. It is also important to note that what you can turn on or off in a delegated inbox varies (and sometimes changes as Google works to improve their services).
Templates are an advanced feature in Gmail that let you create and save emails as templates. These templates are usually used in situations where you find yourself sending the same information repeatedly. Activate Templates
Create a TemplateNext, compose an email to use as an email template.
When you are ready to save your template, click on the three dots in the bottom right of the compose window (1). Choose Templates (2). Choose "Save draft as template" (3). Choose "Save as new template" (or choose to replace an existing template) (4). Name your template when prompted. Consider a name more easily distinguishable from any other templates you create - especially if using the template in a shared inbox. Using a TemplateOpen an email reply or a new compose window. Click on the three dots in the bottom right of the compose window (1). Choose Templates (2). Choose your desired template from the list of available canned responses under "INSERT TEMPLATE" (3). |
There are many options available for organizing your inbox in Gmail. To learn about the different options available and how to use them, please see the article in the G Suite Learning Center on choosing an inbox type. Priority Inbox uses Google AI to sort email for you (with input from you). You can also use categories with a tabbed inbox. These work in combination with Google AI and your input as well. Multiple Inboxes is an option that allows you to manage more than one inbox using forwarded mail and/or label filters. |
Some of the specific questions we have been asked are listed and answered below.
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