Signatures in gmail

The convenience of digital signatures!

In Gmail, you can add a digital signature to your emails using a feature called "Canned Responses" or "Templates". Here's how:

Method 1: Using Canned Responses

1. Go to Gmail's settings (gear icon) > See all settings.
2. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
3. Scroll down to the "Canned responses" section.
4. Click on "Create new canned response".
5. Enter a name for your signature, and then type in your signature text.
6. You can format your signature using HTML code, if needed.
7. Click "Save" to save your signature.

To use your signature, compose a new email, and then click on the "Canned responses" dropdown menu. Select your signature from the list, and it will be inserted at the bottom of your email.

Method 2: Using Templates

1. Go to Gmail's settings (gear icon) > See all settings.
2. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
3. Scroll down to the "Templates" section.
4. Click on "Create new template".
5. Enter a name for your template, and then type in your signature text.
6. You can format your signature using HTML code, if needed.
7. Click "Save" to save your template.

To use your template, compose a new email, and then click on the "Templates" dropdown menu. Select your template from the list, and it will be inserted as a draft email. You can then modify the email as needed before sending it.

Tips and Variations

• You can add a photo or logo to your signature by uploading it to Google Drive and then inserting the link into your signature.
• You can also add a link to your website or social media profiles to your signature.
• If you have multiple email addresses associated with your Gmail account, you can create separate signatures for each address.
• You can use Gmail's built-in formatting options, such as bold, italic, and underline, to customize your signature.
• If you need to add a digital signature with a timestamp, you may want to consider using a third-party add-on or plugin, such as Sanebox or Boomerang.