Gmail function Name and their use
Gmail function Name and their use
Here’s a comprehensive list of some key functions and
features in Gmail, along with their use cases:
1. Compose
- Function:
Allows you to create a new email.
- Use:
Use this to start a new conversation, send a new email, or reply to an
existing email.
2. Inbox
- Function:
Displays all incoming emails.
- Use:
Where unread and read emails are stored. You can organize, search, or sort
your emails.
3. Search Bar
- Function:
Search emails by keyword, sender, or date.
- Use:
Quickly locate specific emails using various filters like from, to,
subject, or even email content.
4. Labels
- Function:
Labels work like folders, but you can apply multiple labels to one email.
- Use:
Organize emails by applying different tags such as "Work,"
"Personal," or "Important."
5. Folders (Categories)
- Function:
Default inbox categories such as Primary, Social, Promotions, Updates, and
Forums.
- Use:
Sort emails automatically based on content type (social notifications,
marketing emails, etc.).
6. Filters
- Function:
Automatically sort, delete, or label emails based on specific criteria.
- Use:
Create rules that automatically sort incoming emails. For example, you can
filter out all promotional emails.
7. Starred Emails
- Function:
Mark important emails by starring them.
- Use:
Highlight important emails so they are easy to find later.
8. Archive
- Function:
Remove emails from the inbox but keep them in your account.
- Use:
Clean up the inbox while retaining all email data in the "All
Mail" section.
9. Spam
- Function:
Emails identified as spam are sent here.
- Use:
Review emails marked as spam. If a valid email is incorrectly marked, you
can move it to the inbox.
10. Trash
- Function:
Deleted emails go here before they are permanently removed.
- Use:
Recover emails accidentally deleted or manually delete emails for good.
11. Sent Mail
- Function:
Stores all sent emails.
- Use:
View a record of all emails you've sent.
12. Important
- Function:
Mark important emails manually or through Gmail’s AI suggestions.
- Use:
Helps prioritize certain emails that you may need to refer back to.
13. Conversation View
- Function:
Groups emails with the same subject into a conversation thread.
- Use:
Keep all replies and forwards together, so you can follow the conversation
more easily.
14. Drafts
- Function:
Save an email that is in progress without sending it.
- Use:
Access saved emails that you haven't sent yet.
15. Labels and Folders
- Function:
Apply tags (labels) to emails for better organization.
- Use:
Label important emails, like “Work,” “Family,” “Urgent,” and access them
more easily.
16. Google Meet Integration
- Function:
Start or join Google Meet video calls directly from Gmail.
- Use:
Initiate meetings and calls without switching apps.
17. Google Calendar Integration
- Function:
Schedule events directly from Gmail.
- Use:
Convert email messages into calendar events (like invitations) or set
reminders.
18. Attachment Function
- Function:
Add attachments to your emails.
- Use:
Attach files such as documents, images, or videos to emails.
19. Undo Send
- Function:
Retract an email after sending it.
- Use:
Undo a sent email for up to 30 seconds (customizable), in case you’ve made
a mistake.
20. Snooze
- Function:
Temporarily remove an email from your inbox and have it return at a later
time.
- Use:
Snooze an email for a set time to deal with it later without it cluttering
your inbox.
21. Confidential Mode
- Function:
Send emails with extra privacy controls (expiration dates, no forwarding,
etc.).
- Use:
Protect sensitive information by preventing the recipient from forwarding,
copying, or printing the email.
22. Keyboard Shortcuts
- Function:
Use keyboard shortcuts to navigate and manage emails faster.
- Use:
Speed up your Gmail usage with shortcuts like "c" to compose,
"e" to archive, or "r" to reply.
23. Vacation Responder
- Function:
Set an automatic reply for when you're out of office.
- Use:
Let people know you're unavailable and when they can expect a response.
24. Gmail Settings
- Function:
Customize Gmail settings, like themes, notifications, or signature.
- Use:
Adjust how Gmail looks and behaves according to your preferences.
25. Multiple Accounts
- Function:
Add and switch between multiple Gmail or Google accounts.
- Use:
Manage several email accounts without logging out.
26. Forwarding
- Function:
Automatically forward emails to another email address.
- Use:
If you have multiple email addresses or want to redirect emails to someone
else.
27. Add-ons
- Function:
Install third-party apps that integrate with Gmail.
- Use:
Enhance Gmail functionality by adding apps like project management tools,
CRM systems, etc.
28. Integration with Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets,
etc.)
- Function:
Seamlessly share Google Drive files, Docs, or Sheets.
- Use:
Share documents and files directly within emails without needing to leave
Gmail.
29. Offline Mode
- Function:
Access and manage your Gmail even when not connected to the internet.
- Use:
Compose, read, and delete emails offline, and they will sync once you're
back online.
30. Email Delegation
- Function:
Grant someone else access to manage your Gmail account.
- Use:
Have someone else manage your email on your behalf, such as an assistant
or colleague.
31. Templates
- Function:
Save and use pre-written email templates.
- Use:
Save time when you frequently send similar emails by creating templates
you can easily insert into your message.