How to add someone in a mail chain
Adding someone to a mail chain, also known as a email thread or conversation, depends on the email client or platform you're using. Here are the general steps for popular email clients:
Gmail
- Open the email chain you want to add someone to.
- Click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner of the email.
- Select "Add to conversation" from the dropdown menu.
- Enter the email address of the person you want to add to the conversation.
- Click "Add" to add them to the conversation.
Outlook
- Open the email chain you want to add someone to.
- Click on the "Reply" button.
- In the "To" field, enter the email address of the person you want to add to the conversation.
- Click "Add" to add them to the conversation.
- The new recipient will receive a notification and can join the conversation.
Yahoo Mail
- Open the email chain you want to add someone to.
- Click on the "Reply" button.
- In the "To" field, enter the email address of the person you want to add to the conversation.
- Click "Add" to add them to the conversation.
- The new recipient will receive a notification and can join the conversation.
Other email clients
For other email clients, such as Apple Mail, Mozilla Thunderbird, or ProtonMail, the process may vary slightly. You can usually find the option to add someone to a conversation by clicking on the "Reply" button and entering the recipient's email address in the "To" field.
Tips
- Make sure you have the correct email address for the person you want to add to the conversation.
- If you're adding someone to a large email chain, it's a good idea to summarize the conversation in your reply to help them catch up.
- Be mindful of email chain etiquette and avoid adding too many people to a conversation, as it can lead to information overload and confusion.