Gmail Canned Response
Google Labs is a testing ground for additional Gmail features. The Canned Responses lab allows you to save a common message and then insert when needed right to the compose window.
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Enable Canned Response Lab
To enable the Canned Response lab go to the settings gear, then settings.
Click on the Labs link across the top
Search for "Canned Responses" in the Search Box. Enable the lab, then click "Save Changes" on the bottom of the screen.
Create a Canned Response
Open a compose window.
If you have a signature delete it out of the signature window.
Type the message you would like to save as a canned response.
Click on the "more options" arrow in the bottom right of the compose window.
Go to Canned Responses > New Canned Response
Name the Canned Response, then click OK to save.
Inserting a Canned Response
Open a compose window.
Click on the "more options" arrow in the bottom right of the compose window.
Click your saved canned response under the "insert" heading.
Deleting a Canned Response
Open a compose window.
Click on the "more options" arrow in the bottom right of the compose window.
Click your saved canned response under the "delete" heading.
