7 Best Hidden Features in Gmail!

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  • Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
  • Gmail has so many settings that you may not know what they do or where to find them. In this video, Scott Friesen shows you seven of his favorite Gmail features so you can get so much more out of your inbox. From viewing your messages differently to using artificial intelligence, you'll be a master of Gmail in no time!
    00:00 How I define hidden features in Gmail
    00:45 Reading Pane View
    02:15 Auto-Advance Emails
    03:53 Undo Send Time Period
    06:30 Nudges for Forgotten Emails
    08:43 Gmail Offline Mode
    10:55 Multiple Email Signatures
    13:25 More Menu Space
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 221

  • @slukas1375
    @slukas1375 2 роки тому +24

    Learned a bunch - amazing how we just never take the time to explore all that's available to make life easier. Thx Scott!

    • @Simpletivity
      @Simpletivity  2 роки тому +2

      You are most welcome! Thanks so much for watching.

    • @cynthiamulkey2738
      @cynthiamulkey2738 Рік тому +1

      @@Simpletivity 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @lockrmail1181
    @lockrmail1181 2 роки тому +2

    These features saved us a ton of time! Regaining control of your inbox is the first step towards a more productive work flow! Thanks.

  • @Ayishamb
    @Ayishamb 2 роки тому +5

    I love the reading pane options to view my thousands of emails. Thank you for sharing the hidden benefits so clearly!

  • @courageousfitfemale5810
    @courageousfitfemale5810 2 роки тому +4

    Amazing time savers!! I can’t get enough of your productivity tips, Scott. Thanks so much! Going to implement. I think my fav is the signature. Now I know I can change it. I can already see the time this little tip is going to save me just from a tiny setting adjustment!

  • @DemetriPanici
    @DemetriPanici 2 роки тому +10

    *Always learning something new from you! Thanks Scott!*

  • @averageuser4935
    @averageuser4935 2 роки тому +3

    thank u so much Tom Hanks for these ammmaaazing hidden features!

  • @fredriklarsson7270
    @fredriklarsson7270 2 роки тому +20

    Pro Tip: Turn shortcuts on and hit C for Compose or E for Archive.

  • @andreathorpe7035
    @andreathorpe7035 2 роки тому +3

    Another super helpful video Scott! I am so thankful for the info you share! I’m going in to adjust my signatures today. Thanks!

  • @lorenzoarodriguez6048
    @lorenzoarodriguez6048 2 роки тому +1

    Another excellent video! The settings area of Gmail scares off many users and you always manage to explain how to use it to our advantage.

  • @Obiektywnielubnie
    @Obiektywnielubnie 2 роки тому +1

    changing signatures was the best piece of advice for me. Thanks.

  • @christineramsey5572
    @christineramsey5572 4 місяці тому +1

    I have learned most of these from you before, but this time I added a reply signature!

    • @Simpletivity
      @Simpletivity  4 місяці тому

      Thanks so much for sharing, Christine. Your replies just got an upgrade!

  • @Indygo24
    @Indygo24 2 роки тому +1

    Reading Pane and Chat & Meet explanations were my favorites. Didn't know about those settings! Thanks for sharing. So imformative!

  • @kevinwattenbarger8801
    @kevinwattenbarger8801 2 роки тому +7

    I'm a big fan of the schedule send feature attempting to send when convenient for the recipient.

  • @wgcorbin
    @wgcorbin 2 роки тому

    This is the clearest, most valuable single video I have encountered. EXCELLENT

  • @christophersterns2450
    @christophersterns2450 Рік тому +1

    @slukas LOL. That's why we have Scott. I'll periodically spend a day or two scrolling through Scott's video's to catch up any new videos or videos I miss. It's worthwhile as the takeaway is I always learn a ton of new tips and tricks. Thanks, Scott.

    • @Simpletivity
      @Simpletivity  Рік тому

      You are so very welcome, Chris. Thanks for watching!

  • @phillipbarnes9417
    @phillipbarnes9417 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much for these helpful tips! I particularly liked the Reading Pane View, Auto Advance and Undo.

  • @cbnel569
    @cbnel569 2 роки тому

    This was helpful. Not all tips applied to me, but it made me aware of some I could really use. Thank you!!!

  • @AmazingPhilippines1
    @AmazingPhilippines1 2 роки тому

    Good advice. I will definitely customize my email based on these suggestions.

  • @RalfTenbrink
    @RalfTenbrink 2 роки тому

    All of these are new to me and I am using Gmail for over 10 years. Great video. This will save a lot of time.

  • @Bobmartiz1
    @Bobmartiz1 2 роки тому +1

    I loved all of your hints but my favorite (or favorites) are formatting the pane, changing my signature and the auto advance features, Thank you very much

  • @TheAntipreneur
    @TheAntipreneur 2 роки тому +1

    Always helpful and informative!

  • @leebatchelor2908
    @leebatchelor2908 2 роки тому

    Brilliant! Thank you.
    Removing 'Chat' & 'Meet' from that left hand pain was really handy. I didn't know that I had the option to...

  • @harrysynnott2379
    @harrysynnott2379 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant. Thank you. Cheers, Harry.

  • @duitf2
    @duitf2 2 роки тому

    Thanks for taking your time to make this video. I used 5 out of 7. Great job!!!!

  • @RitaSHaider
    @RitaSHaider Рік тому

    Undo Send Time Period was one I did not know about and appreciated learning. Thanks.

  • @lesliebutts6382
    @lesliebutts6382 2 роки тому

    Found a few I didnt know about! Thanks as always Scott

  • @merciacorrigan4240
    @merciacorrigan4240 2 роки тому +3

    Liked the UNDO option, point 3. Thought it was very helpful. really enjoyed the signature options as well.

  • @michaelpostell4053
    @michaelpostell4053 2 роки тому

    Liked the first one, the reading pane. Found that a couple of months ago and it has made getting through emails so much easier.

  • @lodidave
    @lodidave 2 роки тому +1

    Learn a lot. I started using all of the features listed. Thanks

  • @ninamodi15
    @ninamodi15 2 роки тому

    Great video and very useful tips. Going to set them up now. Thank you.

  • @broken4520
    @broken4520 2 роки тому

    I really love all of your suggestions and am going to try them all out.

  • @The_RealMcCoy
    @The_RealMcCoy 2 роки тому +5

    How about a video on using the POP3 and the IMAP Features. Thanks again for the information. Appreciated.

  • @AndrewDolanABD
    @AndrewDolanABD 2 роки тому

    So glad your channel popped up in my recommendations!

  • @annvoge5728
    @annvoge5728 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the tips!

  • @timothymullan1776
    @timothymullan1776 Рік тому

    Love it very much..Thank you for this

  • @TheTheatrix
    @TheTheatrix 2 роки тому

    Great tips. Thank you. The ones I'm excited to use are the Reading Panel Preview, Multiple Signatures, and the ability to remove Chat & Meet.

    • @hello-nu4yv
      @hello-nu4yv 2 роки тому

      for more guidance ua-cam.com/video/w0JqxPyWAHM/v-deo.html

  • @DanielSurjan
    @DanielSurjan 2 роки тому

    More menu space was new to me... Thanks

  • @saifulardi1969
    @saifulardi1969 2 роки тому +1

    I just noticed them after many years using gmail. Really appreciated 👍

  • @kkay2000
    @kkay2000 2 роки тому +1

    Great stuff! Thanks

  • @lolalaz
    @lolalaz Рік тому +1

    This was extremely helpful. Thank you so very much!

  • @harshagarwal3995
    @harshagarwal3995 2 роки тому

    Thanks Scott, God Bless You

  • @shahidmehdi6933
    @shahidmehdi6933 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks, loved each one of them. 👍

  • @grippingvideos1856
    @grippingvideos1856 2 роки тому +2

    was useful : auto advance, undo time, nudges, offline mode & Menu space = 5/7. Thanks, Nicely done

  • @mariank7744
    @mariank7744 2 роки тому +1

    As I have a long list of labels, I found the "Disable Display of Chat/Meet" very useful and immediately applied it after watching your video. Thanks. Best wishes from Marian in UK.

  • @PorschaTroutman
    @PorschaTroutman Рік тому +1

    I learned so much. Thank you!

    • @Simpletivity
      @Simpletivity  Рік тому

      You are so welcome! Thanks for watching, Porscha.

  • @kreag
    @kreag 2 роки тому +1

    The Multi Sigs waa in the 3-dot Settings, no more. You answered my question.

  • @balkrishnarana5278
    @balkrishnarana5278 Рік тому +1

    Splendid tips. I did not know many of them. Reading panels the best.

  • @chrisb2362
    @chrisb2362 Рік тому

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @brendadencer4745
    @brendadencer4745 2 роки тому +1

    Learned so much, and the presentation was efficient and clear. I had a problem understanding #6--Signatures. I'll re-watch and see if it's clearer next time around. One problem I've run up against is while in the email program, sometimes my mouse resizes the size of the pane and I can't stop it. How can I stop that? Again, great presentation.

  • @SimplyAnnieB
    @SimplyAnnieB 2 роки тому +1

    All were my favorite. Learned something today. 😎 Thank you.

  • @onlytanmoy
    @onlytanmoy 2 роки тому

    Very informative video, thanks Scott.

  • @AnassaSailing
    @AnassaSailing Рік тому +1

    Thank you! Very helpful

  • @AndamanJadeDigi
    @AndamanJadeDigi 2 роки тому

    I finally discovered how to make ore space and turn on Meetup and Google Chat I never used. Thank you!

  • @martinvanzyl747
    @martinvanzyl747 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Scott. Many thanks for a very interesting video. I hope you can help me with a serious problem.

  • @pattamaljayaram5501
    @pattamaljayaram5501 2 роки тому +1

    excellent one. explained very well , Thank you

    • @hello-nu4yv
      @hello-nu4yv 2 роки тому

      for more guidance ua-cam.com/video/w0JqxPyWAHM/v-deo.html

  • @jessejames4444
    @jessejames4444 2 роки тому

    Great, great video. Thank you!

  • @MarkFinn
    @MarkFinn 2 роки тому

    Mulitple Sigs and Hide Chat/Meet are tied for first for me. Good video. Thanks!

  • @AndrewTitcombe
    @AndrewTitcombe 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Scott Favourites? Reading pane and auto advance will save me time in 2022 I am sure but I also like the signature option which you explain better than I had previously understood. I save far too many emails so I need to more brutal with the delete button!

    • @Simpletivity
      @Simpletivity  2 роки тому

      Excellent! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback, Andrew.

  • @missmadamxtra9778
    @missmadamxtra9778 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks, Gmail is great, and you've just taught me how to get more out of it...SMILE!!!

  • @derejeduressa1779
    @derejeduressa1779 2 роки тому

    You are realy great. Thank you.

  • @janet6962
    @janet6962 2 роки тому +1

    The side reading pane is my favorite. I liked them all!

  •  2 роки тому

    Thank you very much for the video, it was very instructive

    • @hello-nu4yv
      @hello-nu4yv 2 роки тому

      for more guidance ua-cam.com/video/w0JqxPyWAHM/v-deo.html

  • @karthikrajgopal8627
    @karthikrajgopal8627 2 роки тому

    Auto advance and gmail offline modes are really interesting sir, thanks for sharing

  • @Zuzzt
    @Zuzzt 2 роки тому

    Nice, helped me a lot.

  • @fromdarknesstolightgodprom6862
    @fromdarknesstolightgodprom6862 2 роки тому

    Great. Thanks.

  • @juanitoboriqua
    @juanitoboriqua 2 роки тому

    Very informative video thx

  • @paulleach2736
    @paulleach2736 Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much!

  • @lucasknyabero6322
    @lucasknyabero6322 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Scott... This is really cool. Do you have Gmail and Outlook setting videos?

  • @yorgos.kouravelos
    @yorgos.kouravelos 2 роки тому

    Thanks a lot !

  • @jayhouser2850
    @jayhouser2850 2 роки тому

    Love the drop chat and meet from the menu.

  • @InstructorWest
    @InstructorWest 2 роки тому

    Great video- I liked the multiple signatures best. One other great feature is the Private eMail feature.

  • @wazmink2459
    @wazmink2459 2 роки тому +1

    Very informative

  • @Tyslil26
    @Tyslil26 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for your great videos. I have learned so many things that I never would have found in my own. My favorite is the ability to turn off chat/meet. I never use these and hated the fact that I couldn't get rid of them in the side bar. Thank you so much😁

    • @Simpletivity
      @Simpletivity  2 роки тому

      You are so welcome!

    • @charlesdare2046
      @charlesdare2046 2 роки тому

      @@Simpletivity How do get the menu side bar to stay open mine only opens when cursor is hovered over ? Thanks

  • @bartpatel2787
    @bartpatel2787 2 роки тому +1

    Liked the option of reading the email without clicking it. Thanks Scott.

  • @michaelnay6951
    @michaelnay6951 2 роки тому

    Great video - Very helpful for and older guy. I would like to know if there is a way to be on a right handed reading pane and select a certain email I would like to see in full screen. Maybe that could be included for future

  • @JamesKing2understandinglife
    @JamesKing2understandinglife 2 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @jenjones9272
    @jenjones9272 2 роки тому +1

    The multiple signatures is definitely a feature I will use.

  • @drananth
    @drananth 2 роки тому

    Option 7 rocks!

  • @douglassanchez4249
    @douglassanchez4249 2 роки тому +3

    You missed one I think it’s a great one. Hide labels without unread messages. Helps avoid distraction. Your videos are great, thanks!!

    • @LL-zp7ut
      @LL-zp7ut 2 роки тому

      What do you mean and how do you do it?

  • @MompreneurLady
    @MompreneurLady 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Scott! The last 2 are my faves! Oh! And the nasty email retrieve🙈🙈🙈
    ⭐⭐⭐✔💯🙏💕🥰💕

  • @user-jv8hu1tz1d
    @user-jv8hu1tz1d Рік тому +1

    Helpful

  • @abdeslammounir8446
    @abdeslammounir8446 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video very helpful l am setting up right now my gmail thank you very much 👍

  • @Dancing_Alone_wRentals
    @Dancing_Alone_wRentals 2 роки тому +1

    tHanks. My vote is for second to last.....Signature Pen. I no longer use the ringer on my phone due to spam...I would like to add that as a signature but not to each and every email. Seems like your advice to go to the pen icon and tap it when needed is perfect!

  • @Turrican
    @Turrican 2 роки тому

    Great stuff!

  • @UlliMeng
    @UlliMeng 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks, very useful tips. My fave was how to shut off the chat and hangout and gain my labels space back.

  • @bipradaschatterjee2762
    @bipradaschatterjee2762 2 роки тому

    Excellent

  • @dell4987
    @dell4987 2 роки тому

    Wow, didn't know about several of these features and really appreciate your video. Multi-signatures is my favorite. Is there a way to add a feature requesting receipt of an e-mail to a person prior to that e-mail being read by them? I have had that happen to me several times from one of my contacts and wondered if there is a setting for that. Thank you!

  • @jmv1187
    @jmv1187 2 роки тому

    knew about most of them but the send mail timeout didn't realize about. also thanks for letting us know about how to hide chat and meet :)

  • @LennyLacey
    @LennyLacey 2 роки тому

    Learned a couple of thigs that are so helpful thanks

  • @jundupaya669
    @jundupaya669 2 роки тому

    So informative. How can the font of the emails I received be change to a larger one

  • @temporarylyyours1774
    @temporarylyyours1774 2 роки тому +1

    Multiple signatures!! 👍

  • @CarlosPedrazzi
    @CarlosPedrazzi 2 роки тому +2

    Multiple signatures

  • @sultanmia3895
    @sultanmia3895 Рік тому +1

    Nice ☺️

  • @denzil932
    @denzil932 5 місяців тому

    Really informative, a great video, and to the point. Do you know a way of hiding an email address in Gmail to a recipient, ie the one person you are sending an email to?

    • @Simpletivity
      @Simpletivity  5 місяців тому

      While you can't hide your (the senders) address, you can hide others on the email by using the BCC line.

  • @kjellask4382
    @kjellask4382 2 роки тому

    Useful videos. Is it possible to set the storage time for Gmail to be longer than standard?

  • @meggrobi
    @meggrobi 2 роки тому +1

    Good tutorial

  • @ImmacHn
    @ImmacHn 2 роки тому

    The hiding chat and meet one was pretty nice.

  • @azremodeling8392
    @azremodeling8392 2 роки тому

    The first feature I liked most 👌

  • @JanetPadula
    @JanetPadula Рік тому +1

    Undo is my absolute favorite! I do not what I would do without the 30 seconds delay!

    • @Simpletivity
      @Simpletivity  Рік тому

      You said it, Janet. Can't have too much time to re-think it!

  • @nwdragonfly
    @nwdragonfly 2 роки тому

    I am so excited to see that I can have a cleaner menu view…. That has always been frustrating.. have chat in the way…