Having a vicelike grip on your inbox features will maximize efficiency and streamline your day-to-day routine. We’ve rounded up our favorite hacks and apps to level up your email game and have you sorted to the Nth degree. Keep scrolling to uncover these timesaving shortcuts and expert moves.
Alias-Based Filters
If you use dots in your email address (i.e. john.smith@gmail.com), spoiler alert: the dots don’t matter. Superfluous punctuation can, however, provide a host of aliases to keep your mail filtered. Gmail allows you to set up aliases by adding dots or plus signs to your existing username. If you’re signing up for a newsletter and want the correspondence to filter separately from your personal inbox, add "+" a keyword or a period (i.e. johnsmith+work@gmail.com.) Once you’ve settled upon a few aliases, set up your filter of choice via your settings. Redirect messages addressed to a particular alias, or set them to automatically label. Send:john.smith@gmail.com to “Personal” and johnsmith+work@gmail.com to “Business.”
Canned Responses
Have a go-to response you use often? Save yourself the effort by setting it up as a canned response. Click the gear icon in the upper right corner. Go to “Labs,” and scroll down to “Canned Responses,” click “Enable.” When you start a new message, click the arrow in the lower right of the compose new message window to view the "Canned Responses" menu. Select “New Canned Response,” and save your message. Once you’ve created the canned response, it’s easy accessible for all future inquiries.
Undo Send
Ever accidentally hit send mid-composition? This Google Labs setting allows you to recall emails within a few seconds after sending. To enable this setting, there are two steps to take. First, click the gear icon in the upper-right corner of Gmail. Then click to “Labs.” Locate “Undo Send,” select “Enable,” and hit “Save Changes.” Next, go to “General,” again locate “Undo Send,” and toggle the time limit for your cancellation period. Save your changes.
Custom Keyboard Shortcuts
Check out the full list of existing shortcuts here, a few of which you will need to manually enable in settings. To create your own unique shortcuts, go to “Labs,” scroll down to “Custom Keyboard Shortcuts,” and select “Enable.” Then head back to “Settings” and select the “Custom Keyboard Shortcuts” map. From there, come up with your own distinctive shortcuts for everything from composing a new message to reporting spam or replying in a new window.
Link Tasks to Emails
Whenever you get an email that requires an action, select the “More” button from the menu in reading view. From the drop-down list, select “Add to Tasks.” A Google Task to do list will pop up at the bottom of your screen. Edit the to-do list, and set deadlines to your heart’s content.
Verify Authenticate Senders
If you shop using eBay or PayPal, prevent against spam or identity theft by enabling the authentication icon for verified senders. Go to “Labs” and enable “Authentication Icon for Verified Senders.” Gmail will place a key icon next to a sender’s name, signaling the email you are receiving is legitimate.
Plain Text Formatting
When you copy and paste text into an email, Gmail keeps the original formatting in size, font, color, links, etc. With a single click, you can undo all that. Remove formatting and convert the message to plain text by clicking the plain text logo in the right corner of the formatting options menu.
Zapier
Zapier is a web-automation service that that automates emails to create labels, tasks, etc. It works by setting up a series of triggers and actions. For example, you might set up a text message alert (action) for when you receive a new email (trigger). Sync to every web app you use, and automate tedious tasks. Free up your mind and your time for a bigger, better deal.
Boomerang
Boomerang is an app that schedules outgoing emails. If you know you’ll be away from your desktop, or simply get carried away, this easy-to-use feature will ensure that you never miss a beat.
Rapportive
Rapportive assembles anything you need to know about your contacts, and makes it readily accessible via your inbox. Basically, it means you’ll never have to Google anyone ever again. You’ll be able to seamlessly connect with anyone in your LinkedIn network directly from your Gmail account. Perfect for networking.
FollowUp
FollowUp is an app that alerts you when someone has opened your email and reminds you to follow up. It’s perfect for staying current on everything from work emails to RSVPs.
Hiver
Hiver allows you to share Gmail labels with other Gmail users. You can also hit snooze on emails, scheduling them to pop back up at the top of our inbox at a scheduled time. It's ideal for delegating and tracking emails, along with collaborating on notes, templates, and contacts.
HopEmail
HopEmail turns group emails into chat conversations, allowing you to connect in real-time with friends, family members, or co-workers. The app uses cloud service to access group conversations from any location. Share videos, live chat, and collaborate on projects instantly.
Triage
Triage is an easy-to-use interface email application that arranges your mail into a stack of cards. By flicking up, you can archive or delete, while flicking down saves them for later viewing. To reply or forward takes a single tap. Achieving "Inbox Zero" on the go has never been so easy.
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