Google Rolls Out 'Google Docs Preview'

Google has removed the need to open up 'Google Docs' in a new tab with a simple 'preview' button. It is not a major new service, but it will save some people a little time and possibly some confusion. To activate it, just head over to the Labs.

http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-in-labs-google-docs-previews.html

"Starting today, you can preview the contents of a Google document, spreadsheet, or presentation right in your Gmail inbox — just like you've already been able to do with YouTube videos, Yelp reviews, and Picasa and Flickr albums. Gmail will automatically detect when you receive a document link and display the name and type of doc below the email.


Just click "Show preview" and the contents of the document will display right there — no need to switch back and forth between email response and document."