Let\u2019s say you\u2019re a typical Gmail user and your colleagues send you links to a Google document, either a spreadsheet, presentation, or regular text document. Typically, you would click the link to open the document in Google Docs. That\u2019s a little cumbersome when all you need is a quick peek to get a few facts or figures. That\u2019s where the labs feature called \u201cDocs Previews\u201d comes in handy. Like any labs feature, you can find it under setttings, on the labs tab. Enable it and save your settings. Now when you get a link to a Google doc, an option will appear on the bottom of the message to preview the document, almost as if it were an attachment. Sorry, it doesn\u2019t allow you to preview actual Microsoft document attachments like Excel or Word.<\/p>\n
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\nAnother handy labs feature that can save you from some potential embarrassment is called \u201cGot the wrong Bob?\u201d This feature looks at the patterns of recipient groups you have sent to and tries to prevent you from including the wrong one.
\nFor example, I normally send email to Kreg S, Victor C, and Steve H, about a surprise party we\u2019re planning for Steve R. Well, it\u2019s Saturday morning and I\u2019m feeling a little tired from a long Karate workout the night before. I start typing and the automatic insert changed the order of my lookups for some reason so my quick typing gets me Kreg S, Victor C, and Steve R! It would be a bit of a problem if the mail went to Steve R instead of Steve H \u2013 obviously, it would ruin the surprise. Fortunately, I\u2019ve got \u201cGot the wrong Bob?\u201d feature turnd on and it shows a red message just under the recipient box that says \u201cDid you mean Steve H instead of Steve R?\u201d
\nAgain, like all other labs features, you can find \u201cGot the wrong Bob?\u201d under the labs tab of the settings screen. As a side note, be aware that the labs feature formerly known as \u201cSuggest More Recipients\u201d has been changed to \u201cDon\u2019t forget Bob\u201d.
\nThat\u2019s all for this time\u2026 Comments, suggestions, or questions can be sent to gpodcast@gmail.com or check the website for full information and archives of all previous Gmail tips at chuckchat.com\/gmail. I have no affiliation with Google other than as a satisfied Gmail user. Thank you for listening, and don\u2019t forget to write.<\/p>\n