How to Send an Email Using Gmail

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to Gmail.com.

   Hit Next when you’re done, and continue with the on-screen instructions to complete the sign-up process. , Enter your username and password and click Sign in to sign into your Gmail account. , You’ll find this button in the upper left corner of your screen, below the words “Google” and “Gmail.” , Enter a comma and type another email address if there's more than one person you want to send the email to. ,,,, This menu bar can be used to underline, bold, italicize, and more.
   
   Change the font by selecting the text, clicking Sans Serif, and choosing a new font from the list that appears.
   
   Change text size by selecting the text, clicking the button with two T’s next to Sans Serif, and choosing from the four size options.
   
   Bold by selecting the text and pressing the B.
   
   Italicize by selecting the text and clicking the italicized I.
   
   Underline by selecting the text and clicking the underlined U.
   
   Change text color by selecting the text, clicking the underlined A and clicking a color from the menu that appears. , A window will appear. , Locate the file you’d like to attach and click Choose.
   
   You can also attach a file by clicking on it, holding down the mouse button, and dragging the file into the email window. ,
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   Step 2: Click Create account.

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   Step 3: Fill in the required fields.

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   Step 4: Log into Gmail.

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   Step 5: Click Compose.

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   Step 6: Type in a recipient’s email address.

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   Step 7: Click Subject.

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   Step 8: Enter a subject for your email.

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   Step 9: Type your message.

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    Step 10: Click the underlined A to the right of Send reveal the formatting bar.

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    Step 11: Click the paperclip to attach a file.

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    Step 12: Select your file.

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    Step 13: Click Send below the message box.

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