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  • Take Action

    Learn how to select more than 100 messages at a time. http://www.chuckchat.com/media/gmail/Gmail-Take-Action.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

  • Rich Formatting

    There is a way to spice up the visual appearance of your email, but use it with caution. Find out how by listening to this installment of the Gmail Podcast. http://www.chuckchat.com/media/gmail/Gmail-Rich-Formatting.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

  • Composing Tricks

    Composing a new message may sound simple enough, but there are some features you may not have known about that can help you be more effective when writing down your thoughts. http://www.chuckchat.com/media/gmail/Gmail-Composing-Tricks.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

  • Gmail Notifier

    The Gmail Notifier is a free utility from Google that allows you to receive email notifications to your Gmail account without opening a browser or mail client. Find out how to get it and some of the neat configuration options it has. http://www.chuckchat.com/media/gmail/Gmail-Notifier.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

  • Importing Contacts

    Find out how to get lots of contacts from your old system in to Gmail using comma separated value (CSV) files. Whether you are using a system like Microsoft Outlook or just want to save time entering data through the web interface by means of a spreadsheet, this one can really save you time. http://www.chuckchat.com/media/gmail/Gmail-ImportingContacts.mp3Podcast:…

  • Reply by Chat

    Learn how to use another new feature of Gmail. Reply by Chat allows you to use the subject of an existing message or conversation and start a chat with the sender. By using Reply by Chat, the chat transcript is saved (if the feature is turned on in your profile) and kept with the rest…

  • Spell Check

    Gmail includes a spell checker. Learn how to switch languages (if necessary), pick correct words, make manual corrections, and resume editing. I also have a quick tip regarding deleted email versus archive and how often trash and spam are cleaned out. http://www.chuckchat.com/media/gmail/Gmail-SpellCheck.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

  • Contact Pictures

    Gmail has added another nice feature to the contacts list. Listen to this show to find out how you can see images of your contact, set your own image, or override their images. Please note that this feature is currently only available to users with US/English language settings as of this recording. I also include…

  • Chat Status

    Inspired by listener feedback, I decided to explain how to set a custom chat status message and explain what those colored dots mean next to your contact names. http://www.chuckchat.com/media/gmail/Gmail-Chat-Status.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

  • More Search Tips

    There is more information on searching than will fit in one short episode. Learn about prefixing your searches with “in:”, “is:”, “cc:”, “bcc:”, “before:”, and “after:”. The quick tip will show you how to undo some of your recent actions. http://www.chuckchat.com/media/gmail/Gmail-More_Search_Tips.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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