# Format

| Enums ||
|---|---|
| `minimal` | Returns only email message ID and labels; does not return the email headers, body, or payload. |
| `full` | Returns the full email message data with body content parsed in the `payload` field; the `raw` field is not used. Format cannot be used when accessing the api using the gmail.metadata scope. |
| `raw` | Returns the full email message data with body content in the `raw` field as a base64url encoded string; the `payload` field is not used. Format cannot be used when accessing the api using the gmail.metadata scope. |
| `metadata` | Returns only email message ID, labels, and email headers. |