Who has never experienced that moment of panic after clicking Send and realizing that they made a mistake? A slip-up that could cost dearly, but luckily there is a solution that in just a few seconds can save you from an embarrassing situation.
The essentials in a few points
- 🔄 Undo the sending of emails within 30 seconds to avoid accidental sends!
- 🕒 Take advantage of scheduled sending to send emails at the perfect moment.
- 🔐 Use confidential mode to protect your messages and sensitive data.
- 🤖 Benefit from smart replies to save time on everyday responses.
- 📧 Use the trick of the address [email protected] for advanced email management.
The magic button that can save your reputation
Gmail hides a feature that can be extremely valuable: the ability to undo the sending of an email within 30 seconds . This tool, developed by Google, acts like a sort of digital time machine, allowing you to recover messages sent by mistake before they actually reach the recipient’s inbox.
How to activate this lifesaving function
The process is very simple: Open Gmail settings Find the section Undo Send Set the cancellation period (up to 30 seconds)
Other hidden tricks you absolutely need to know
The secret scheduling
Want to send an email at the perfect moment? Gmail allows you to schedule message sending at any hour and day you want. Just click the arrow next to the Send button and select Schedule Send.
Confidential mode
For more sensitive communications, there is confidential mode that prevents the recipient from forwarding, copying, or downloading the content of the email. Additionally, you can set an expiration date after which the message will self-destruct.
Smart replies
Gmail can suggest quick and personalized replies based on the content of the received email. This artificial intelligence tool can save you valuable time in managing your daily correspondence.
The final trick that no one has ever revealed to you
Did you know that you can turn Gmail into a powerful project management tool ? By using the + symbol after your username (e.g., [email protected]), you can create infinite email addresses that all arrive in your main inbox, allowing you to automatically organize your incoming mail.
