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Defining Email & Its Purpose
Email, short for electronic mail, is a digital messaging system that allows people to send messages, files, photos, and more over the internet.
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The Difference Between Email & Website (URL) Addresses
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a web address that specifies the location of a resource on the internet, such as a webpage. An email address, on the other hand, is used to send and receive electronic messages through email servers, identifying the recipient for communication.
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Setting Up a Gmail Account
Using Gmail on a Chromebook is pretty straightforward. Because Chrome OS is developed by Google, the same company behind Gmail, you already have a Gmail account since you created a Google account to log on to your device.
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Signing In to Gmail
There are multiple ways to access Gmail from your Chromebook or another device. You can access Gmail with a web browser or the app. For more, click on the links below.
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Composing an Email
To compose an email in Gmail on your Chromebook, click the "Compose" button, enter the recipient's email address, subject, and your message, then click "Send" to send the email. You can also attach files by clicking the paperclip icon before sending.
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Opening & Replying to Email Messages
To open Gmail on your Chromebook, click on the Gmail icon in the App Launcher or visit the Gmail website using the Chrome browser. To respond to an email, open the message, click on the "Reply" button, compose your response, and then click "Send".
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Adding & Opening Email Attachments
To add an email attachment in Gmail on your Chromebook, click on the paperclip icon while composing an email, select the file you want to attach, and then click "Open." To open an email attachment, simply click on the attachment within the email message, and it will open in the appropriate application or viewer on your Chromebook.
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Adding an Email Signature
To add a signature in Gmail on your Chromebook, open Gmail settings by clicking on the gear icon in the top-right corner, select "See all settings," scroll down to the "Signature" section, type your desired signature in the text box, and click "Save Changes." Your signature will now automatically appear at the end of your emails.
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Managing, Deleting, and Archiving Emails
Managing emails in Gmail on your Chromebook involves organizing, labeling, archiving, or deleting messages. You can do this by selecting emails and using options such as labeling, archiving, or deleting from the toolbar, or by applying filters to automatically categorize incoming messages.
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Email Etiquette & Signing Out
To learn more about email etiquette for personal and business use and signing out of Gmail, click on the resources below.
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