With a handy feature in Google Docs, you can write your email and then, with the click of a button, create the draft in Gmail.
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This feature is handy for many situations. You can create multiple emails in a single document that are ready to send when you head to Gmail. And you can also ask others you share your Google Doc with to collaborate on the email.
If you haven't encountered this feature yet, let's take a look at where you can find it and how to use it.
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Create a Gmail Draft in Google Docs
Visit Google Docs, log in, and open your document. Place your cursor where you want to create the email. Then, go to Insert in the menu. Select Building Blocks > Email Draft.
You will then see the template appear in your document ready for your input.
Type your recipient's email address or use the @ (At) symbol to add people. Optionally, do the same for CC and BCC addresses.
Enter the Subject, then place the cursor in the space below to type your message.
When you're done, click the blue Gmail icon. This puts the email directly into Gmail ready to send.
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Open Email Draft in Gmail
Go to Gmail and go to the folder labeled Drafts. You should see the email you created in Google Docs. Select it, edit any details if necessary, and send it when you're ready.
Whether you're using the feature for yourself or collaborating on Google Docs, the ability to compose an email waiting to be sent in Gmail is a huge time saver.
Information source: howtogeek.com
