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Introduction No matter which email service you choose, you'll need to learn how to interact with an email interface, including the inbox, the Message pane, and the Compose pane. Depending on the email provider, the interfaces may look and feel different, but they all function  in essentially the same way. In this lesson, we'll talk about using an email interface to send and receive messages. We'll also discuss various terms, actions, and features that are commonly used when working with email. Understanding the email interface Below are some examples of different email interfaces from Gmail. Review the images below to become familiar with various email interfaces. * Keep in mind that these examples will only provide a general overview. You can visit our Gmail tutorial to learn how to use an email application in detail.  Inbox The inbox is where you'll view and manage emails you receive. Emails are listed with the name of the sender, the subject of the messag

Introduction Do you ever feel like the only person who doesn't use email? You don't have to feel left out. If you're just getting started, you'll see that with a little bit of practice, email is easy to understand and use. In this lesson, you will learn what email is, how it compares to traditional mail, and how email addresses are written. We'll also discuss various types of email providers and the features and tools they include with an email account. Getting to know email Email (electronic mail) is a way to send and receive messages across the Internet. It's similar to traditional mail, but it also has some key differences. To get a better idea of what email is all about, take a look at the infographic below and consider how you might benefit from its use. Email advantages Productivity tools: Email is usually packaged with a calendar, address book, instant messaging, and more for convenience and productivity. Access to web services: If you