Search Google Docs and Sites from your Gmail inbox

The Gmail search function is a great feature that has just got even better. Gmail Labs has just introduced a new feature that allows you to search your emails, Google Docs and other Google sites from your inbox.

The Gmail search is already pretty powerful, and I find that it almost always strikes gold. The new Labs feature, however, takes things a step further and it’s perfect for anyone who uses Google Docs on a regular basis. You’ll see search results divided into Mail and Docs and Sites, and there are options to highlight only Mail results, or just Docs. Some users have reported an error when accessing documents from the search results, but since this is Google Labs feature, it’s pretty much to be expected. When it does work, however, it’s a great feature. Let’s hope it is another step on the path to totally integrated Google Account search!