Gmail Tips & Tricks to Make You a Gmail Ninja

The below Gmail tips and tricks will help you make the most of your Gmail experience and stay organized, save time, and stay secure.

Gmail Tips and Tricks

1. Change The Display Density

2. Hide unwanted options on the left sidebar 

You can hide labels on the left sidebar of Gmail that you don't use, like Categories, Circles, and Chats, to make the sidebar look neat. Go to Settings and click on the Labels tab to see all of your labels. You can click the "show" or "hide" button next to each label.

3. Use Gmail Priority Inbox to manage your emails

When you turn on Priority Inbox, your inbox is split into different sections so that the important stuff is at the top and the junk is out of the way. Only when you have an important message will Gmail let you know. If you keep Gmail open in a tab, the number of unread messages will only go up when you get an important email. This way, you won't be tempted to check your inbox all the time.

4. Personal Level Indicators

With the Personal level indicators, you can easily identify messages that have been sent only to you. Go to Settings, check Show indicators in the Personal level indicators section, and click Save Changes at the bottom.

Then, head to your inbox. If you see a double arrow in an email, it means that you are the only recipient of the message. 

5. Mark as Read Button

You can add the Mark as read or Mark as unread action to the toolbar so that you don't have to click More then select an action. Go to Settings, select the Labs tab, then click Enable next to Mark as Read Button. Remember to click Save Changes at the bottom when you're done. Now you can mark a message as read in one click. 

6. Google Calendar Gadget

You can access Google Calendar right inside your Gmail inbox. Go to Settings, select the Labs tab, then click Enable next to Google Calendar gadget. Your Inbox will get a new widget that shows you what's coming up on your Google Calendar.

7. Auto-advance

This feature shows the next conversation when you delete, archive, or mute a conversation instead of going back to your Inbox. To enable Auto-advance feature, go to Settings, select Labs, then click Enable next to Auto-advance. 

9. Desktop Notifications

If you enable Desktop Notifications, you will receive a notification whenever you receive a new message. You adjust this feature in the General tab of Settings.

10. Gmail HTML Version

You can access the HTML version of Gmail (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/) when your Internet connection is poor or when Gmail is down

11. Dots In Your Email Address Doesn’t Matter

Gmail can't read usernames with dots as characters. You can put dots in or take them out of a Gmail address without changing the real address. For example, [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], etc. are all identical. All of them belong to one person. This means that you can even use those addresses to log in to your account.

Summary

Gmail is one of the most popular email services, and it has a lot of features and tips and tricks to help you make the most of it. Here are some of the best Gmail tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your email experience.

To make sure your emails are organized, use Gmail’s labels and filters. Labels allow you to categorize your emails for easy access, while filters allow you to automate your inbox. You can also use the search bar to quickly find emails. To save time, use keyboard shortcuts. Gmail has a variety of shortcuts that allow you to quickly navigate through your inbox.

Additionally, you can use the “Canned Responses” feature to quickly reply to emails with a pre-written response. To stay secure, enable two-factor authentication. This will help protect your account from unauthorized access. You should also be sure to regularly update your password and keep it secure. Finally, take advantage of Gmail’s integration with other services. You can use Gmail with Google Drive, Calendar, and other Google services to easily access and share files.