By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Need to send a quick note? With Gmail’s keyboard shortcuts on, just press C and a new email opens.
The Shortcut
- C: new email
- Turn on: Settings › See all settings › Keyboard shortcuts on, then Save Changes
Bonus Tip: Mark as Unread
Press Shift + U to mark an email unread so it stays bold and you won’t forget it. Shift + I marks it read.
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one.
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