How to get name highlight in mail

You're referring to the feature where a person's name is highlighted in an email when you mention them in the message!

To get name highlights in Gmail, follow these steps:

For Gmail Web Version:

  1. Make sure you have the "Name and photo" feature enabled in your Gmail settings. To do this, go to Settings (gear icon) > General > Name and photo.
  2. Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
  3. Type the person's name in the email body, followed by a space.
  4. As you type, Gmail will suggest names from your contacts list. Select the correct name from the dropdown list.
  5. The person's name will be highlighted in the email body.

For Gmail Mobile App:

  1. Open the Gmail app on your mobile device.
  2. Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
  3. Type the person's name in the email body, followed by a space.
  4. As you type, the app will suggest names from your contacts list. Select the correct name from the list.
  5. The person's name will be highlighted in the email body.

For Outlook:

  1. Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
  2. Type the person's name in the email body, followed by a space.
  3. As you type, Outlook will suggest names from your contacts list. Select the correct name from the dropdown list.
  4. The person's name will be highlighted in the email body.

For Other Email Clients:

The process may vary depending on the email client you're using. Check your email client's settings or help documentation to see if they support name highlighting.

Remember, name highlighting only works if the person's name is in your contacts list or if they have a publicly visible email address.