Gmail Introduces Rich-Text Signatures

Gmail has just introduced one of those small features that some people are really, really going to like. One of Gmail’s most requested features, rich-text signatures are now available to users who want to liven up their messages. They can now change the font size or color or even include images into their signatures. What’s more, those with several accounts linked to Gmail can set up different signatures for every email address.

“Rich text signatures have long been one of our most widely requested features. Some of you have tried your own solutions, including Greasemonkey scripts, browser plugins, and even using canned responses from Gmail Labs,” Mark Knichel, Software Engineer at Google, explained.

“Others have simply lived with frustration of not being able to change the colors or font size of your signature, or insert images and links. Either way, you'll be happy to know that today we're launching the ability to write your own rich text signatures right in Gmail,” he announced.

To get started creating your custom signature, go to the Settings page in Gmail and you’ll notice the Signature section, in the General tab. By default, the feature is set to “No signature,” but that’s not what you’re there for. Below that you’ll notice the rich-text editor where you’ll be able to compose the wittiest and most original email signature since the invention of webmail.

You can use different fonts of different sizes and all the colors of the rainbow (technically, just 70 of them). And if you want to insert an image, maybe a company logo, or just a funny LOLcat, you can do that too. Finally, you can also add a link, to your company’s website, your blog or your local knitting Facebook group, whichever you find useful. The rich-text signatures are just available for the regular version of Gmail for now, meaning that users of the old HTML version and of the mobile one won’t be joining in on the fun.