WE R LIBRARY FORMAT
| Level | Intermediate |
| Device | Smartphone (iPhone) |
| Topic | Messaging |
| Sub-topic | Downloading and Setting Up Gmail |
| Introduction | |
| Limit to one paragraph with three to five sentences. Include where readers could use the information we are about to discuss. Follow the writing style guide for WE R. | |
| Sending emails is something that’s become second nature to many people nowadays. Considering how fast-paced life is, sending messages and files at the push of a button makes so much sense. However, while this may seem like something everyone should be able to do, some still need to figure out how to use something like Gmail. Fortunately, this article aims to help you learn how to use Gmail for your convenience! | |
| Body | |
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| Step # | Action |
| 1 | First, open your Apple App Store app. This is what the app’s icon looks like:  |
| 2 | Go to the “Search” section of the app–the magnifying glass icon. |
| 3 | Tap on the search bar and type in “Gmail,” then press enter or the “Go” button. |
| 4 | Look for the Gmail app and then tap on it. This is what the app’s logo looks like:  |
| 5 | Press download and confirm that you’ll be downloading the app. |
| 6 | Once the Gmail app is finished downloading, open the Gmail app. |
| 7 | Gmail will take you to a screen where you can enter your login details. However, since you don’t have any login details yet, you’ll need to tap on the “Create New Account” option. |
| 8 | Fill out the account application form by filling out the details it asks of you (i.e., username and password). |
| 9 | Check the box that asks you to agree to the terms and conditions and answer the security test. |
| 10 | After doing this, tap on the button that says “Next Step.” |
| 11 | The Gmail app will then ask if you want to create your Google profile. This is optional, so let’s skip this step first. |
| 12 | Gmail will then tell you your application is finished, and you now have a Gmail account! You’re good to go! |
| Conclusion | |
| Emailing has become a prevalent practice nowadays. So much so that it’s practically second nature to many people. Considering that this allows people to send and receive messages and files at the tap of a screen, it makes sense that many people opt to utilize this method of communication. However, not everyone knows how to set up an email account, especially from their phone. Fortunately, the process is relatively straightforward. For example, with Gmail, you can just download the app from the App store, open the app, and enter the necessary details for your account. Once that’s done, you’re ready to communicate with people at the tap of your phone! However simple as this may be, it’s still a very challenging process for many people. Fortunately, good help is there if you need it. In this case, if you’re struggling to download your Gmail app or set it up, you can always reach out to us and let us know where you’re having trouble. We’ll be more than happy to help you through it and walk you through the process! | |
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