When it comes to getting work done, most people turn to Gmail for their online communication needs. With something like 26% of email going through a Gmail inbox, now is the time to make sure you're getting the most from your account. Sending and receiving email would only scratch the surface of what a power user can do with these Gmail tricks and secrets. 1. Keyboard Shortcuts Save Time and Increase Workflow A mouse can be handy, but the pros turn to their keyboard when they want to go lightspeed. One of the cool Gmail tricks that can save quite a bit of time is the use of keyboard shortcuts in Gmail. Once you get used to it, you can zip through your inbox in no time without ever touching the mouse or trackpad on your laptop. Turn Shortcuts On First you turn the keyboard shortcuts on. Here's how you do that: While logged in to your Gmail account, click on the gear icon in the top right corner, and then "Settings" in the dropdown that appears. From there, click on the "General" tab and scroll down to "Keyboard Shortcuts." Simply click on the "Keyboard shortcuts on" bubble to enable ...