Gmail email basics

On your computer, go to Gmail.

1. In the top left, click Compose.

2. In the "To" field, add recipients. You can also add recipients:

   • In the "Cc" and "Bcc" fields.

   • When you compose a email, with a "+ sign" or "@mention" and the contact's name in the text field.

3. Add a subject.

4. Write your email.

5. At the bottom of the page, click Send.

1. On your computer, go to Gmail.

2. Open the email.

3. Below the email, click Reply or Reply to all.

4. Click Send. If you click Send + , the conversation will also be archived, or removed from your inbox until someone else replies.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app .

2. In the bottom right, tap Compose.

3. In the "To" field, add recipients. You can also add recipients:

   • In the "Cc" and "Bcc" fields.

   • When you compose a email, with a "+ sign" or "@mention" and the contact's name in the text field.

4. Add a subject.

5. Write your email.

6. At the top of the page, tap Send.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app .

2. Open the email.

3. At the bottom of the email, tap Reply or Reply all . ​Tip: Suggested phrases might show up based on the email you received. To quickly start your reply, tap a phrase. You can edit your reply before sending.

4. Tap Send.

1. Make sure you've downloaded the Gmail app.

2. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Gmail app .

3. In the bottom right, tap Compose.

4. In the "To" field, add recipients. If you want, you can also add recipients in the "Cc" and "Bcc" fields.

5. Add a subject.

6. Write your email.

7. At the top of the page, tap Send.

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Gmail app .

2. Open the email.

3. At the bottom of the email, tap Reply or Reply all . ​Tip: Suggested phrases might show up based on the email you received. To quickly start your reply, tap a phrase. You can edit your reply before sending.

4. Tap Send.