How to compose an email message using Gmail Print

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide on how to compose and send an email using Gmail on desktop or mobile:

 

 How to Compose an Email in Gmail (Desktop/Web)

✅ Step-by-Step:

1. Log in to Gmail

   • Go to https://mail.google.com and sign in with your Google account.

2. Click “Composeâ€

   • Located in the top-left corner of your inbox.

   • A new message window will pop up in the bottom-right corner.

3. Fill Out the Email Fields

   • To: Enter recipient's email address.

   • Cc / Bcc (optional):

     • Click "Cc" to send a copy to others.

     • Click "Bcc" to hide recipients from each other.

   • Subject: Enter a brief summary of your email topic.

   • Message Body: Type your message in the large text area.

4. Format Your Message (Optional)

   • Use the toolbar at the bottom to:

     • Bold, italicize, underline

     • Change font, size, color

     • Add bullet points or numbered lists

     • Insert emojis 😊 or hyperlinks 🔗

5. Add Attachments (Optional)

   • Click the paperclip icon 📎 to attach files from your device.

   • Use the Google Drive icon to attach files stored in Google Drive.

   • Use the image icon 🖼 to insert inline images.

6. Send the Email

   • Click the blue “Send†button in the bottom-left of the compose window.

 

 How to Compose an Email in the Gmail Mobile App (Android/iOS)

✅ Step-by-Step:

1. Open the Gmail app on your phone.

2. Tap the “+†(Compose) icon – usually at the bottom-right.

3. Fill out:

   • To, Subject, and Body as described above.

4. Tap the paperclip icon to attach files or images.

5. Tap Send (paper airplane icon) in the top-right.