Templates : Airmail for iOS
Airmail now introduces "Templates" for iOS!
You can create templates within the composer. You have to type the template content in the composer and then you can save it as template by tapping on template button.
Please follow the screenshots below to create templates:
To edit the previously created templates, please follow the steps-
Select the template thatVery popularRead Receipts - Airmail for iOS - Only for old users
Please note that the read receipts will not be available for the users who have bought the app from the App Store after the May 11, 2017 update
This article explains all about using 'Read Receipts' in Airmail. 'Read Receipts' feature is used by senders of an email to track the messages - whether they have been read or not.
Where to find the setting for 'Read Receipts'?
Please go to Airmail Settings as shown in the picture below.
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How to create a Smart folder on iOS version of Airmail
Please follow these steps to create a smart folder in iOS version.
Tap on the "Search" icon appearing at the top of the email list.
Select the Purple colored folder appear in place of Search icon.
How to block an address?
Just open a message and tap the three dots button to access the actions. Choose 'Block' from the list, the three dots action list is shown in the picture below.
 and you can also customize the number of preview lines you want to see in the message list.
To access this feature, please go to Airmail > Settings as shown in the picture below.
Then go to 'Appearance Section of the Settings > Font Size and preview' as shown in the picture below.Few readersInterface | Filters
Airmail App makes use of 5 different options to filter out unwanted messages. These filters can be used as
a stand-alone filter, or in combination with one or any of the other filters.
Locating the Filters
The filters are only available in the message list and will only be revealed when swiping downwards and
hide when swiping upwards.
Filters can be eFew readersMute Address - Airmail for iOS
Airmail now allows you to mute a particular address which will result in ceased notifications for all the 'Muted Addresses'.
How to mute an address?
Just open a message and tap the three dots button to access the actions. Choose 'Mute' from the list, the three dots action list is shown in the picture below.
OR
Just swipe to open up the 'Action List' as shFew readersSiri - Airmail for iOS
Airmail supports sending messages with Siri command.
To enable this feature, please go to iOS Settings > Siri > App Support and enable Airmail from there. Please refer to the following screenshot.
Then simply command Siri "Send a message to Steve with Airmail" and the composer will open up asking you for the content of the message and then finally, commandFew readersSettings | Actions
The actions in this article refer to the Action Sidebar when viewing an email.
To access, the action sidebar, simply swipe from the right to the left while viewing an email, as shown in the example:
Set the Actions or Reorder
Tap the menu icon ≡ in the top left corner of the app, which will reveal the menu.
Tap on Settings.
Scroll down to ActioFew readersUndo Send - Airmail for iOS
Airmail now introduces a new feature known as 'Undo Send'.
'Undo Send' allows you to undo sending of a message that you have just sent, by tapping on the 'Undo Send' button.
'Undo Send' button is available at the bottom section of the message list.Right after you send a message you can set a particular time period as per your needs before which you can undo the sending of the message. Please refer to the picture below for the location of the 'Undo Send' button.
 and you can also
customize the number of preview lines you want to see in the message list.
To access this feature, please go to Airmail > Settings as shown in the picture below.
Then go to 'Appearance Section of the Settings > Font Size and preview' as shown in the picture belFew readersInterface | Composing Email
The Airmail Message composer is feature-rich and thus making it very versatile. This article will discuss all
the options extensively.
Create a new mail:
To create a new message, click on the new message icon
in the top right corner of the message list.
 and attachments to your iCloud Drive. Please note: iCloud Drive should be enabled to use this feature. Here is the article on how to enable iCloud Drive
This feature is now available in the 'Action List' and can be easily accessed as described below.
Saving on iCloud Drive while readinFew readersInterface | Tap & Hold
The Airmail app uses the Tap & Hold feature to enhance the user experience. This article will feature and
briefly focus on where this feature can be used. Each feature will be discussed in detail in this article
hereunder.
1. Multiple Selection
To select multiple messages in the message list, simply tap and hold on any message to reveal a selection
bar on the left.
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Airmail App makes use of a unified inbox. This means that the main inbox, contains all the messages of all
the different mail accounts.
The app will automatically open in the Unified Inbox. It can also be accessed from the Sidebar Menu by
tapping on All Inboxes.
Remove account from Unified Inbox
Tap the menu icon ≡ in the top left corner on theFew readersTips to Improve iOS Background Activity
You can always benefit from the three points discussed in the following section to improve the sync and
activity for Airmail.
Generally, the background activity for Airmail depends on this question, "How many apps are you
using in background?" Therefore, if you limit the number of background apps, Airmail will get more priority for the background sync. This will also get Airmail to download the message bodies quickly.
Secondly, if you use Airmail regularly throughout the day, it willFew readersSettings | Enable Global Address List
Airmail is able to search for contacts in the Global Address List of Microsoft Exchange or Google Apps.
By default this setting is disabled and needs to be enabled for the specific mail account.
Enable Global Address List
Tap ≡ the menu icon in the top left corner on the app, which will reveal the menu.
Tap on the Google Apps or Microsoft Exchange Account
Tap to enable Google Address List. If enabled, the button will be green.
 and hold the Airmail icon on the home screen. This will reveal 4 shortcut options.
2. Tap on the the shortcut to activate the action.
Airmail will now open ready to use the chosen action.
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