Hints and Tips May 2016

18 May 2016 11:17 AM By Paul

Change the way you process Email!

Until two months ago, we were still using the standard Zoho email client that has barely changed from the "Outlook" style everyone used in the last 20 years. The new Zoho Mail client is changing the way we process email. There are some great features that are lacking in other well-known email clients.

   

Streams

Streams is a social media style integration within the mail platform. You can share email with colleagues, comment on ongoing discussions and let others know what you are up to. Instead of always having to send out a mass email to your team you can just post in the stream where your group can see it. In addition, forwarding emails has become a thing of the past. You can now share emails with colleagues and comment on the content of the email.    

   

Attachment Viewer

Another great new feature is the attachment viewer. Have you ever had to sift through a bunch of email just to find an attachment? The attachment viewer displays all of your email attachments in a separate tab where they are easier to find.


Online Word processing - no more document downloads!

We used to believe that online word processors were totally inferior to traditional desktop versions. Then we tried Zoho's new Writer word processing software. It has been updated to be even more user friendly. Zoho Writer has a host of new features that help you do more, faster. If you are fed up waiting for Word to open you should explore the very useful features available in the new Zoho Writer.

   

Sleek UI with less distractions

The new Writer UI is sleek and functional and minimizes distractions for when you are in the compose mode. The traditional menu is hidden, but the functionality is still there, accessible at anytime. As you type a little and paragraph symbol are beside the paragraph for quick access.


Better Collaboration

Documents now have three stages: compose, review, and distribute. This functionality makes collaborating with others easier than before. You can now tag users in comments, like other users' comments, and see who has read and/or edited the document. It is even possible to share links to specific comments that you would like someone to review.  

   

Digital Signature

Zoho Writer integrates with Zoho Sign and soon  integrate s with other commercial eSign products like DocuSign. Using this functionality coupled with mail merge helps you to create documents and have them signed in no time. Zoho Writer now includes all of the features you expect in a word processor. Find out more here.        


Paul