Google Workspace Training / User / Gmail

Send email

Compose a new message

Tip: To open the Compose window with a keyboard shortcut, just type “c.”

1. In the left sidebar, click the Compose icon: +.

   Note: You might see the Compose icon instead as:
   

2. (Optional) Choose a window size with the buttons in the top right:

   • Full Screen:
     
   • Exit full screen:
     

3. Add a subject and recipients (To, Cc, or Bcc).

Format text and add images or attachments

Note: Want to attach an email message to another email message? Either forward the email and add your message, or print the email as a PDF and attach it to your email.

Spell check

After composing your email, click the More icon:

Then click Check Spelling.

Send and undo send

Send an email: At the bottom of the compose window, click Send.

Undo send: After sending an email, at the bottom left, click Undo.

Change the send cancellation period:

1. At the top right, click the Settings icon > See all settings.
   
2. In the General tab, scroll to the Undo Send section and choose a time.
3. At the bottom, click Save changes.