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| How do I create a message template in Gmail for future use? |
Step 1
To enable message templates in Gmail:
- Click the Settings gear in your Gmail's
toolbar.
- Select Settings from the menu.
- Go to the Labs
tab.
- Make sure Enable is selected for Canned
Responses.
- Click Save Changes.
Step 2
To save an
email for future use as a template in Gmail:
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- Make sure "Canned Responses" is
enabled. (see above)
- Compose your message in Gmail.
- You may leave your signature in place if you want it
to appear in messages sent using the template.
- Leave both the Subject: and To:
fields empty. They are not saved together with the template. (You can populate the Subject if you want to use it as your template's name)
- At the bottom of the compose window next to the trash can, click on the little down arrow [MORE OPTIONS] and then select Canned responses.
- Select New canned response... under Save.
- Type the desired name for your template.
- Click OK.
When you are ready to use your template:
- Select COMPOSE
- Enter your recipients and subject
- Click on the little arrow [MORE OPTIONS] at the bottom right of the compose window
- Select Canned responses & then Insert the template name you just created.
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