> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lindy.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Email Drafting

> AI-drafted replies that land in your drafts folder, ready to review and send

## Replies That Sound Like You

After [Email Triage](/features/inbox-management/email-triage) sorts your inbox, Lindy drafts replies for emails that need a response. Every draft lands in your drafts folder for you to review, edit, and send. Nothing goes out without your approval.

## How It Works

Enable email drafting in your settings at [chat.lindy.ai](https://chat.lindy.ai). Look for **Email drafting** in the settings panel. Once on, Lindy will:

1. Read incoming emails that need a response
2. Draft a reply based on your drafting instructions
3. Save it as a draft in your email client

From there, you review, tweak if needed, and hit send.

## Drafting Instructions

Tell Lindy how you write. In your settings, you'll see a text field for **Drafting Instructions** where you describe your style. For example:

> Match the sender's tone and formality level. Keep responses concise (under 3 sentences if possible). Sign off with 'Best' for professional contacts and 'Thanks' for casual ones. Never draft responses to no-reply emails.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/lindyai/X2bY98fFvmm4JMjv/lindy-brand-assets/email-drafting-settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=X2bY98fFvmm4JMjv&q=85&s=291e99cabe4934c1f9cb689afe776651" alt="Drafting instructions text field with example tone and style rules" width="1200" height="681" data-path="lindy-brand-assets/email-drafting-settings.png" />
</Frame>

The more specific you are, the better Lindy's drafts will sound. You can mention:

* **Tone**: formal, casual, friendly, direct
* **Length**: short and punchy, or thorough and detailed
* **Sign-offs**: "Best," "Thanks," "Cheers," your custom signature
* **Rules**: who to never reply to, what topics to escalate

Lindy learns from your feedback. If a draft isn't quite right, edit it before sending. Lindy picks up on your changes and improves over time.

You can also toggle a **"Sent from Lindy"** signature in your settings. It's off by default.

## Automatic Follow-ups

Lindy tracks emails you've sent that haven't gotten a reply. After a set number of days (default: **2 days**), Lindy drafts a follow-up and saves it in your drafts for review. Adjust the timing in your settings. You always have the final say before anything sends.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/lindyai/BAfK3f59563AN12f/lindy-brand-assets/auto-follow-ups.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=BAfK3f59563AN12f&q=85&s=db7e0ee1716e847331d954a683710ce2" alt="Automatic follow-up drafting settings" width="1668" height="962" data-path="lindy-brand-assets/auto-follow-ups.jpg" />
</Frame>

<Tip>
  Looking for post-meeting follow-ups? That's a separate feature. See [Meeting Follow-ups](/features/meeting-assistant/follow-ups).
</Tip>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Email Triage" icon="inbox" href="/features/inbox-management/email-triage">
    How Lindy organizes your inbox
  </Card>

  <Card title="Meeting Follow-ups" icon="paper-plane" href="/features/meeting-assistant/follow-ups">
    Automatic follow-ups after meetings
  </Card>
</CardGroup>