📧 Email Basics

📧 Email Basics

Email is one of the simplest ways to communicate online. It lets you send messages, share files, and stay connected with friends, family, or services.

🖥️ Opening Your Email

Most laptops come with the Mail app already installed.

• Click the Start Menu

• Type Mail and open it

• You’ll be asked to sign in with your email address (Outlook, Hotmail, Gmail, etc.)

  
  

✍️ Writing Your First Email

1. Click New Mail (usually at the top left)

2. In the To box, type the recipient’s email address (like friend@example.com)

3. In the Subject box, write a short title (like Hello from my new laptop!)

4. In the big blank space, type your message

5. When ready, click Send

   
   

📥 Checking Your Inbox

• The Inbox shows new emails you’ve received

• Click on a message to read it

• Use Reply to answer, or Delete if you don’t need it

  
  

🌟 Tips

• Keep subjects short and clear so people know what the email is about

• Always check the recipient’s address carefully before sending

• If you’re unsure about an email, don’t click links — ask someone you trust first

  
  

💡 Remember: email is like digital post. With practice, you’ll feel confident sending and receiving messages.