Text via gmail

You want to send a text message via Gmail. Here's how:

Method 1: Using Google Voice

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the "Compose" button to start a new email.
3. In the "To" field, enter the phone number you want to send the text to, followed by "@google.com". For example, "[email protected]".
4. Type your message in the email body.
5. Click the "Send" button.

Method 2: Using Google Hangouts

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the "Hangouts" button in the top right corner of the page.
3. Click on the "New conversation" button.
4. Enter the phone number you want to send the text to.
5. Type your message in the chat window.
6. Click the "Send" button.

Method 3: Using a third-party add-on

There are several third-party add-ons available that allow you to send text messages from Gmail. Some popular options include:

• TextMe: This add-on allows you to send text messages to any phone number in the world.
• TextNow: This add-on allows you to send text messages to any phone number in the US and Canada.
• Google Voice SMS: This add-on allows you to send text messages using your Google Voice number.

To use a third-party add-on, you'll need to install it from the Chrome Web Store and follow the instructions provided.