G then D opens your Drafts folder. It is the fast way back to a half-written email, so you can pick up where you left off instead of digging through the sidebar.
CMDK transforms your Gmail into a keyboard first experience, not just transforming existing Gmail keyboard shortcuts but also adding new ones for you to be 2x faster at email. CMDK also adds a command bar, natural language snooze, split inbox with Tabs, one-click email nuke, and easy account switching tools. It reduces your reliance on the mouse, getting you into a state of flow as you use Gmail everyday.
Go to drafts Gmail Shortcut Tutorial
To use the Gmail shortcut “Go to drafts” follow these steps:
1. Open your Gmail account in your web browser.
2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select “See all settings” from the dropdown menu.
3. Go to the “General” tab.
4. Look for the section labeled “Keyboard shortcuts” and make sure the option is set to “Keyboard shortcuts on.”
5. Scroll down and click “Save Changes” at the bottom of the page.
Once you have enabled keyboard shortcuts, here is how you can use the “Go to drafts” shortcut:
1. Press the letter “g” on your keyboard followed by the letter “d.” (Note: Make sure you are not typing in the search bar or any other text field when trying to use the shortcut)
2. This will automatically take you to your drafts folder where you can view and edit any emails you have saved as drafts.
Not keen on digging through Gmail’s settings? CMDK enables keyboard shortcuts for you the instant it is installed, so Go to Drafts is available without any manual steps.
Get more out of your keyboard
Once Go to Drafts becomes muscle memory, you will want the rest. CMDK adds more than 80 shortcuts to Gmail along with a command bar, natural-language snooze, a split inbox with tabs, one-click sender nuke, and quick account switching. It is the fastest way to run your inbox without touching the mouse.
Related Gmail keyboard shortcuts
- Gmail Go to Inbox Shortcut
- Gmail Go to Label Shortcut
- Gmail Go to Next Misspelled Word (Mac Only) Shortcut
CMDK adds these and 80+ more shortcuts to Gmail, along with a command bar and natural-language snooze. See how CMDK works or check CMDK pricing.