Field Manuals
Gmail
Settings
General
| Images | Always display external images |
|---|---|
| Undo send | Enable (20 seconds) |
| Default reply behavior | Reply all |
| Send and archive | Show “Send & Archive” button in reply |
| Stars | 1 star, only gold |
| Keyboard shortcuts | On |
| Button labels | Icons |
| Signature | Not used. See: [TextExpander](/workspace/mac-apps/textexpander) |
| Vacation responder | Not used. |
Labels
TODO
Inbox
| Inbox type | Priority Inbox |
|---|---|
| Inbox sections |
1. Unread (unread, 25 items, hide when empty) 2. All Fork (label “Fork”, 10 items, hide when empty) 3. All Plate (label “Plate”, 10 items, hide when empty) 4. Everything Else (50 items) |
| Inbox unread count | Unread items in the first section |
| Importance markers | No markers |
| Filtered mail | Don’t override filters |
Accounts and import
- Setup “Send mail as” for many accounts.
- Make your work email the default.
| When reply to a message | Reply from the same address the message was sent to |
|---|
Filters and blocked addresses
TODO
Chat
Chat off.
Labs
Enable “Custom Keyboard Shortcuts”.
Themes
Cringe. Don’t use it.
Keyboard shortcuts
| Action | Key | Alternate | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compose in new tab | BLANK | BLANK | Use d for “delete” instead. |
| Delete | # | d | Fix Google’s stupid default. d is better. |
| Reply | BLANK | BLANK | Use r for “reply all” instead. |
| Reply all | r | BLANK | Use a for “archive” instead. |
| Archive | e | a | Fix Google’s stupid default. a is better. |