How to write an email – Yahoo Windows laptop

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LevelBasic
DeviceWindows laptop
TopicMessaging
Sub-topicHow to write an email – Yahoo
Introduction
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Yahoo! is a mailing and search engine portal. As a directory, it offers the comfort of an organized view of millions of Web pages and hundreds of thousands of Web sites to both new and seasoned Web users. 
Whether you’re working at home, at the office, or the cafe, compose emails right from your Windows laptop while ensuring important items are attached and sent instantly with Yahoo mail.  Read on to learn how to use Yahoo and create personalized email messages from your Windows laptop.
Body
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Step #Action
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On your browser, type www.yahoo.com and click on ‘Sign in’ at the upper-right-hand corner. 
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Type in your username, email, or mobile number which you used to create a Yahoo account. Click Next once you’re done.
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Type in your password and click Next.
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You will then be asked to perform a verification process with an image selection test. Tick the box “I’m not a robot” to confirm. Click Continue to finish.
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You will then be directed to your inbox. Locate Compose to create a new email.
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On the address line, input your desired email address. Input a quick prompt about your email in your subject line. Type in your email and specify details like alternative contact details accordingly. 
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On the bottom, Click the paperclip icon to directly attach any files or images from Google Drive, Dropbox, recent emails, or your computer. 
Select your preference accordingly. Note that when you select an external drive like Google Drive or Dropbox, you may need to follow a few steps to grant access to Yahoo.
Once you’re done attaching the file or photo, click Attach. 
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To add GIFs to your email, click the icon with GIF. To complement your email, search or select your preferred GIF.
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Click on the icon with a heart to add a thank you or greeting card. 
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To add emojis, click on the smiley face icon.
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Insert any important link to websites by tapping the insert paper clip icon beside the bold and italicize icons. Paste the link on the line with “http://” and alter the display text for an appropriate anchor text. Click Save when you’re done. 
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To change the font text, size, and color, mind the B, I, colors, and Aa icons accordingly.
13To adjust the spacing, and margins, and to add bullet points to your email, click the ellipsis icon.
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Once you’re done writing and editing your email, click Send. 
15To double check if your mail was sent, go to the sent folder and check if you’re email was sent. Go back to your inbox to check if the email address you addressed didn’t bounce back. 
Conclusion
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Emails can be written on your mobile phone, laptop, iPad, or Windows laptop. Simply open your web browser, type in www.yahoo.com, and sign into your Yahoo account. Perform all security and verification steps accordingly.
On the upper right-hand corner, click on Sign in. Input your username, tap Next, type your password, and click Next to proceed. You will then be directed to your Yahoo inbox. Tap Compose. 
On the address line, input your desired email address. Input a quick prompt about your email in your subject line. Type in your email and specify details like alternative contact details accordingly. Add a signature if you prefer. Click Send when you’re done. Check the Sent folder to see if your email was successfully delivered.
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