How to Create a New Mail

Creating a new mail message is a quick and easy process.

Creating a new mail takes a few steps and very little time. Basic knowledge of the Internet and simple typing skills are all that is required of a computer user who wishes to compose a new email message. In addition to creating a new mail message, it is possible to send pictures and documents by attaching them to the email, all with a few clicks of the mouse.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access

Instructions

1. 

   Establish an email account.

   Establish an email account. Trusted free email hosting sites include hotmail.com, gmail.com and yahoo.com. The sites will give step-by-step instructions on setting up the account.

2. 

   Select a unique, secure username and password.

   Choose a unique but memorable username and password. The username will be used as the unique identifier part your email address. Generally, it is best to choose something that has to do with a name or nickname and doesn't contain a lot of numbers.

3. 

   Log in to the account.

   Log in to the email account.

4. 

   Select the "Compose Mail" button.

   Select the "Compose Mail" button. In some email programs this is called "New;" others use "Compose" or "Create." This is how you create a new mail to send.

5. 

   Add email addresses of recipients on the "To:" line.

   Add email addresses of recipients on the line next to the word "To:" by typing in the email addresses of the individuals to whom you wish to send the new mail. If more than one email address is used, separate each with a comma or semicolon.

6. Add a subject line. Under "Subject:" type a few words that summarize what the email is about. If left blank, the recipient will see "(No Subject)" when it arrives in the inbox.

7. Create the new mail message. In the large box, type the desired message to be sent to the recipients.

8. 

   After double-checking the contents, send the email.

   Send the email. After ensuring the correct email addresses were entered and reviewing the message, click "Send" in the upper left corner. If the message isn't ready to be sent, but needs to be saved, click "Save as Draft." It will then be stored in the "Drafts" folder of the email inbox and can be sent later.

Tips & Warnings

• To send an email to multiple recipients without showing the email addresses of recipients, type the email addresses into the "BCC" (blind carbon copy) line of the email.

• To attach a photo or document, click "Attach" or "Insert" from the row of choices at the top of the email and then select the desired document from the folder where it's located in your computer.

• Many Internet service providers (ISPs) offer an email account with their service. Before signing up for another third-party account, check to see if your ISP has an account available for you.

• Make sure the email is what you intend to send, because there's no way to get it back once "Send" is clicked.

• Do not include personal information in an email, such as passwords and account information.

References

• ELC: How to write E-mail

Resources

• Hotmail.com: Free email
• Google Mail: Free email
• Yahoo.com: Free email