Mail on gmail
Here are some common tasks you can do with mail on Gmail:
Composing a new email
- Click on the "Compose" button in the top left corner of the Gmail page.
- Enter the recipient's email address in the "To" field.
- Enter a subject for your email in the "Subject" field.
- Write your email message in the main body of the compose window.
- You can format your text using the tools available in the compose window, such as bold, italic, and underline.
- You can also add attachments to your email by clicking on the "Attach file" button.
- When you're finished writing your email, click on the "Send" button to send it to the recipient.
Reading and responding to emails
- Click on the "Inbox" tab to view your incoming emails.
- Click on an email to open it and read its contents.
- You can respond to an email by clicking on the "Reply" button.
- You can also forward an email to someone else by clicking on the "Forward" button.
- You can delete an email by clicking on the "Delete" button.
Managing your email labels
- Gmail allows you to label your emails to help you organize them.
- To label an email, click on the "Labels" button and select a label from the dropdown menu.
- You can also create a new label by clicking on the "New label" button.
- You can view all emails with a specific label by clicking on the label name.
Using Gmail's search function
- Gmail's search function allows you to quickly find specific emails.
- To search for an email, type a keyword or phrase in the search box at the top of the page.
- You can also use advanced search operators to refine your search results.
- For example, you can use the "from" operator to search for emails from a specific sender.
Using Gmail's filters
- Gmail's filters allow you to automatically sort, forward, or delete emails based on specific criteria.
- To create a filter, click on the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" button and then click on the "Create a new filter" button.
- Enter the criteria for your filter, such as the sender's email address or the subject line.
- Choose what you want to happen to emails that match your filter criteria.
Using Gmail's settings
- Gmail's settings allow you to customize your email experience.
- To access your settings, click on the gear icon in the top right corner of the page and then click on "See all settings".
- You can change settings such as your email address, password, and notification preferences.
- You can also set up two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security to your account.