Mail time release date switch

You're referring to the "Mail Time Release Date Switch"!

The Mail Time Release Date Switch is a feature in some email clients, including Gmail, that allows you to schedule the delivery of an email at a specific date and time in the future. This means that instead of sending an email immediately, you can delay its delivery to a later time.

Here's how it works:

  1. Compose your email as usual.
  2. Click on the "Send" button, but instead of sending it immediately, click on the "Schedule send" or "Delay send" option.
  3. Choose the date and time you want the email to be sent.
  4. Confirm the scheduling by clicking "Schedule" or "Send later".

The email will then be stored in the email client's queue until the scheduled send time. At that time, the email will be sent to the recipient's inbox.

The Mail Time Release Date Switch is useful for several reasons:

  1. Timing is everything: You can send important emails at a specific time, such as a birthday greeting or a reminder, to make it more impactful.
  2. Avoid sending emails during peak hours: You can schedule your emails to send during off-peak hours to avoid congestion in the recipient's inbox.
  3. Plan ahead: You can prepare and schedule emails in advance, such as sending a newsletter or a promotional email, to ensure it reaches your audience at the right time.
  4. Improve email deliverability: By sending emails at a slower pace, you can reduce the risk of your emails being flagged as spam or getting lost in the recipient's inbox.

Keep in mind that not all email clients support the Mail Time Release Date Switch, so you may need to check your email client's settings or features to see if it's available.