How to Set Up and Use Windows Mail for Email

Windows Mail is a built-in email client provided by Microsoft for Windows 10. It allows you to conveniently access and manage your email accounts without the need for a web browser. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to set up and use Windows Mail for email.

Prerequisites

• Windows 10 operating system

Step 1: Opening Windows Mail

To begin, you need to open the Windows Mail application. Here's how:

1. Click on the Start button located at the bottom left corner of your screen.
2. Search for Mail and click on the Mail app from the search results.

Step 2: Adding an Email Account

1. Once you have Windows Mail open, click on the Settings icon (shaped like a gear) located at the bottom left corner of the window.
2. From the settings menu, click on Accounts.
3. In the Accounts window, select Add account.

Step 3: Selecting Email Provider

Windows Mail supports various email providers such as Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, and more. Choose your email provider from the list or click on Other account if you have a different provider.

Step 4: Adding Email Credentials

For this tutorial, let's assume you have a Gmail account. Here's how you can add it:

1. Click on Google from the list of email providers.
2. Enter your Gmail address and click on Next.
3. Provide your password and click on Sign in.

Windows Mail will authenticate your credentials, and if successful, it will be added as an email account.

Step 5: Configuring Account Settings

After adding your email account, you may need to configure some additional settings. These settings vary depending on your email provider.

1. Once your account is added, you will see the account name under Accounts in the settings menu.
2. Click on the account name to access its settings.
3. In the account settings, you can configure options such as sync frequency, signature, notifications, and more according to your preferences.

Step 6: Using Windows Mail for Email

Now that you have set up your email account in Windows Mail, it's time to start using it. Here are some essential features and functions:

Composing and Sending Email

1. Click on the New mail button (represented by a pencil icon) located in the top left corner of the window.
2. In the new email window, enter the recipient's email address in the To field.
3. Fill in the subject and content of your email.
4. Click on the Send button to send your email.

Receiving and Reading Email

Whenever you receive new emails, they will be automatically displayed in the Windows Mail inbox. To read an email:

1. Click on the email you want to read from the list in the inbox.
2. The email will open in a new window, allowing you to view and respond to it.

Organizing Email with Folders

You can create folders in Windows Mail to organize your emails. Here's how:

1. Right-click on your email account name in the left sidebar.
2. Select New folder.
3. Enter a name for the folder and press Enter.

Managing Email

Windows Mail provides various options for managing your emails, such as deleting, marking as spam, moving to folders, and more. Here's how to perform these actions:

1. Select the email(s) you want to manage.
2. Right-click on the selected email(s) to open the options menu.
3. Choose the desired action, such as Delete, Mark as junk, or Move to folder.

Conclusion

Windows Mail is a versatile and user-friendly email client for Windows 10 that simplifies the process of managing multiple email accounts. By following the steps and utilizing the features outlined in this tutorial, you can seamlessly set up and use Windows Mail for your email needs.