Using Apple’s MacMail Program-Basics

Setting Up Mac Mail:

• Open Mail App:
  • Click on the Mail icon in your Dock or find it in the Applications folder.
• Add Email Account:
  • Open Mail and go to “Mail” in the top menu, then select “Add Account.”
  • Choose your email provider (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud) and follow the on-screen instructions to add your email account.

Sending an Email:

• Compose New Email:
  • Click on the “Compose” button (pencil icon) to start a new email.
• Enter Recipient:
  • In the “To” field, type the email address of the person you want to send the email to.
• Subject and Message:
  • Add a subject in the “Subject” field.
  • Type your message in the main body of the email.
• Attach Files (Optional):
  • To attach a file, click on the paperclip icon and select the file you want to attach.
• Send Email:
  • Click the “Send” button (looks like a paper airplane) to send your email.

Receiving and Reading Emails:

• Check Inbox:
  • To check for new emails, click on the “Inbox” in the left sidebar.
• Read Email:
  • Click on the email you want to read in the main window.

Managing Emails:

• Delete Email:
  • To delete an email, select it and press the “Delete” key on your keyboard.
• Reply or Forward:
  • To reply or forward an email, use the corresponding buttons at the top of the email window.

Settings:

• Adjust Preferences:
  • Go to “Mail” in the top menu and select “Preferences” to customize settings like font size and layout.

Troubleshooting:

• Help Menu:
  • If you encounter issues, go to the “Help” menu for assistance or check online resources.