Today almost everyone has a Gmail account. It is a global email platform that has been evolving its features ever since it was launched. Here we take a look at its key advantages and features.
What You Can Do with Gmail
Though most of us use Gmail to simply send and receive emails, there are many more features and functions that it offers:
It Helps You Recall Sent Emails
This feature is one of the later additions. When one sends an email or a reply, they will find that there is an option to cancel the function. Gmail has allowed users to toggle this function as well. One can go to Settings and toggle the send delay option from 5 to 30 seconds.
Scheduling Emails
This is yet another handy feature. You can schedule when you wish to send a reply or an email. It comes in handy when you need to send a reply or a message within a certain date and time. If you want to time your communication just right you can schedule it as per the hour and date. The option lies next to the Send button.
Different Email Views
When one uses Gmail on the web, one can choose between different density options. These are available under the Settings tab. The Default option gives users a lot of space. The Comfortable view hides attachments while the Compact squeezes much more in a single view.
Sync Your Emails
This is a handy feature. Whether you are checking your Gmail inbox across different devices or checking multiple email accounts, you can keep them synced and updated at all times.
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Privacy Features Enhanced in Gmail
When it comes to the security of your email contents, Gmail has made certain recent additions:
Confidential Mode
It is an option available at the time of composing an email message. It is by the menu button on Gmail mobile or by the padlock symbol. This option allows users to limit copying as well as downloading of a message.
Track Account Activity
This is another handy feature of Gmail. You can be signed into your account on multiple devices. In case you or someone else signs into your account from a different device, the same comes through as a notification on your linked phone or account. It allows users to see the IP address and location details from where one has signed in.
The above features are some of the numerous functions and options that Gmail offers its users across the world.