How to draft emails in Google Docs

Step-by-step guide

1. Open Google Docs
• Start by going to docs.google.com and then click on a new blank document.
2. Insert an Email Draft Block
• After this click on Insert → Building blocks → Email draft.
• You can also type @email in the document and then press Enter.
3. Fill in Email Details
• Once done add the details of the recipients in the To field by typing “@”, then select the recipient from your contacts. You can also manually enter email addresses.
• After selecting the recipient enter a Subject line.
• You can now write your email body with the help of Docs’ formatting tools (bold, italics, lists, etc.).
4. Collaborate and Edit
• Google Docs also allow you to share the document with colleagues in order to get feedback.
• You can also use comments and suggestions which will help in refining the doc.
5. Preview in Gmail
• Now click on Preview in Gmail located at the top left of the draft block
• A Gmail pop-up window opens, showing your draft.
• Make final edits if needed, then click Send