How to use opera mail desktop
Opera Mail is a free, open-source email client that is part of the Opera browser suite. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use Opera Mail on your desktop:
Setting up Opera Mail
- Download and install Opera Mail from the Opera website.
- Launch Opera Mail by clicking on the Opera Mail icon in your Start menu (Windows) or Applications folder (Mac).
- Click on "Create a new account" and follow the prompts to set up your email account. You can use your existing email account or create a new one.
Basic Operations
- Compose a new email: Click on the "Compose" button in the top left corner of the window to start a new email. Fill in the recipient's email address, subject, and message body.
- Check your email: Click on the "Inbox" button to view your incoming emails. You can also use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + Shift + I" (Windows) or "Cmd + Shift + I" (Mac).
- Reply to an email: Click on the "Reply" button to respond to an email. You can also use the keyboard shortcut "R".
- Forward an email: Click on the "Forward" button to forward an email to someone else. You can also use the keyboard shortcut "F".
- Delete an email: Click on the "Delete" button to delete an email. You can also use the keyboard shortcut "Delete" or "Backspace".
Managing Your Email
- Create folders: Click on the "Create folder" button to create a new folder to organize your emails.
- Move emails to folders: Click and drag an email to move it to a different folder.
- Search for emails: Click on the "Search" button to search for specific emails using keywords or phrases.
- Mark emails as read or unread: Click on the "Mark as read" or "Mark as unread" button to change the status of an email.
Customizing Opera Mail
- Change the theme: Click on the "Settings" button and select "Appearance" to change the theme of Opera Mail.
- Set up notifications: Click on the "Settings" button and select "Notifications" to set up notifications for new emails.
- Add a signature: Click on the "Settings" button and select "Compose" to add a signature to your emails.
Tips and Tricks
- Use keyboard shortcuts: Opera Mail has many keyboard shortcuts that can help you work more efficiently. You can find a list of shortcuts in the "Help" menu.
- Use the address book: Click on the "Address book" button to manage your contacts and quickly find email addresses.
- Use the calendar: Click on the "Calendar" button to view your schedule and set reminders.
I hope this helps you get started with using Opera Mail on your desktop!