Gmail Send Checklist

Gmail Send Checklist: Your Last Line of Defense Against Email Mistakes

As someone who sends dozens of emails daily, I can't tell you how many times I've hit "Send" only to immediately regret it. That missing attachment I promised, the typo in the subject line, or worse – sending sensitive information to the wrong person. These mistakes aren't just embarrassing; they can have serious professional consequences.

That's why Gmail Send Checklist has become my essential email companion. Let me share why this simple extension has saved me countless times and why I recommend it to all my colleagues.

What It Actually Does

When you click "Send" in Gmail, instead of your email immediately flying off into the digital abyss, Gmail Send Checklist shows you a clean, simple confirmation dialog. It gives you a moment to review:

• Who you're sending to (catching those accidental Reply-Alls)
• Your subject line (no more "RE: RE: RE: FWD: Question??")
• Whether you've attached files (goodbye to "Sorry, forgot the attachment" follow-up emails)

You can also set a customizable delay before sending, giving you those precious seconds to realize "Wait, I shouldn't send this yet!"

Real Business Benefits

In today's fast-paced business environment, email mistakes can be costly:

• Sending sensitive financial data to external recipients
• Forgetting to include key stakeholders on important communications
• Missing attachments that delay project timelines
• Sending hastily written responses that could be misinterpreted

What I love about this extension is how lightweight it is. It doesn't change how Gmail works - it just adds that critical pause point that every professional needs before communication goes out.

How I Use It

I've configured mine with a 5-second delay for all emails. This small buffer has saved me numerous times when I've had that "Oh wait!" moment after hitting send. For important client emails, I take the full review seriously - scanning recipient lists carefully and double-checking attachments.

The best part? I've set it to restrict autocomplete to my company domain, which prevents accidentally sending to similar-named external contacts when I meant to email a colleague.

Why You Should Install It Today

If you've ever felt that sinking feeling after sending an email you wish you could take back, this extension is for you. It's especially valuable for:

• Client-facing professionals who can't afford embarrassing mistakes
• Team leaders who send sensitive internal communications
• Anyone handling confidential information regularly
• Busy professionals who draft emails quickly between meetings

The peace of mind it provides is worth far more than the few seconds it adds to your email workflow. Since installing it last year, my email stress has dropped dramatically, and I haven't had a single "I wish I could unsend that" moment.

Simple to use, powerful in preventing mistakes - Gmail Send Checklist has earned its permanent place in my browser extensions.