Key Features
Gmail Sync
Full bidirectional sync with Gmail - send, receive, and organize emails seamlessly
Keyboard Triage
Navigate and process your inbox entirely from the keyboard
Instant Search
Search across all your emails with Macro’s unified search
Rich Compose
Use the same powerful editor across all of Macro for email composition
Email Workflow
Keyboard Shortcuts
Macro’s email client is designed to be operated entirely from the keyboard:| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Archive | e | Archive the current thread (or unarchive if already archived) |
| Reply | Opt+R | Reply to the current thread |
| Reply All | r | Reply to all participants in the thread |
| Forward | f | Forward the current thread |
| Next Message | ↓ | Navigate to the next message in the thread |
| Previous Message | ↑ | Navigate to the previous message in the thread |
Thread View
Emails are organized by thread, showing the full conversation history. Each thread displays:- All messages in chronological order
- Sender information and timestamps
- Attachments (automatically imported to file storage)
- Quick actions for archiving, replying, and forwarding
Attachments from emails are automatically imported into Macro’s file storage system, making them searchable and linkable from anywhere in your workspace.
Composing Email
When composing email, you have access to Macro’s full rich text editor:- Rich formatting: Bold, italic, lists, and more
- @mentions: Reference documents, tasks, or other content
- File attachments: Drag and drop files or select from your storage
- Inline images: Embed images directly in your message
Integration with Macro
Email threads can be:- @mentioned in documents, channels, and canvas
- Searched alongside all other content
- Linked bidirectionally to create traceable references
- Shared with team members through channels
When you @mention an email thread in another part of Macro, it creates a bidirectional link you can trace back from the email itself.
Inbox Management
Stay on top of your email with:- Inbox filtering: View only unarchived threads
- Search queries: Find emails with
type:email inbox:true - Unified view: See emails alongside tasks, messages, and documents
- Smart archiving: Remove clutter while keeping everything searchable