#gmail

Let's admit it, most emails have a very similar format, that doesn't need to be typed out all over again. To save the time and hassle, simply create an email template on Gmail. Read the detailed guide here to know how!

Gmail doesn't offer a dedicated desktop application to make use of. So, instead, you're left with creating desktop shortcuts that mimic the feel of an app. If you don't know how to do that, take a look at this detailed guide!

If your emails are constantly getting queued in Gmail, chances are that your internet connection has taken a hit. However, that's not the only cause and there are a bunch of other causes for it. Check this detailed guide for it!

Gmail allows you to send over files of up to 25MB as standard attachments. Anything that goes beyond the limit is sent over as a Drive link instead. You can also choose to manually upload files into folders on Drive before sending them over on Gmail. Or, you can choose to compress the files using the integrated functionality of Windows and Mac systems. You can also take to tools like Winrar to get the job done for you. Finally, you can also use third-party file sharing services like WeTransfer and Smash to send over big files as links on Gmail.

The Recall feature in Gmail is enabled by default, and you may have noticed that as soon as you click Send to send an email, an Undo option appears in the toast. It is set to five seconds by default, but you can extend the time by going to Settings in the Gmail desktop app.

You can easily unsend an email in Gmail by hitting undo in a notification panel that appears as soon as you send an email. This panel appears on both the mobile app and web version. By default, this Undo window stays open for just 5 seconds. But, you can extend it using the web version, and then clicking on the settings cogwheel icon at the top > See all settings > Undo Send menu > select up to 30 seconds.

Unwanted, unimportant emails can take up a lot of space in your Gmail inbox. In that case, blocking these emails is a great idea to get rid of the spam. To do so, whether you are on the web version or the mobile apps, navigate to the email on Gmail > tap on the 3-dots icon adjacent to the sender's name > Select the Block option. When you block a sender, their emails go straight to spam. You can also unsubscribe to emails or straight away report suspicious ones that pose a threat to your account.

If you want to mass delete unnecessary junk mails from your Gmail, you can do so easily from the web. To do so, go to Gmail web using any desktop browser > More > All Mail > tick central checkbox > Select all conversations in All Mail > trash icon > OK. Using the web version, you can also use Advanced Search to filter, sort out and bulk delete specific types of emails as well.

If your Gmail account is filled with spam and junk, or there's an account that you don't even use anymore, getting rid of it is probably a good idea. However, there are two ways to go about it, and you can either delete just your Gmail service or your entire Google account altogether. We'd recommend going with the former if the Gmail service is bothering you specifically.