What is how to create an email group in gmail?

Creating an email group in Gmail is done through Google Contacts, not directly within Gmail itself. Here's how:

  1. Access Google Contacts: Go to https://contacts.google.com/. Make sure you're logged in with the Google account you use for Gmail.

  2. Create a Label (Group): On the left-hand menu, click "Create label". Give your email group a descriptive name (e.g., "Team Project", "Book Club"). This label acts as your email group.

  3. Add Contacts to the Label:

    • Add existing contacts: Select the contacts you want to add to the group by clicking the circle next to their name. After selecting, a "Manage labels" icon (looks like a label) will appear at the top. Click this icon and then select the label you just created. Click "Apply".
    • Create new contacts and add them: If the person isn't already in your contacts, click the "Create contact" button. Enter their information, including their email address. After saving the new contact, follow the steps above to add them to the newly created label.
  4. Sending Emails to the Group: To send an email to the group, start composing a new email in Gmail. In the "To:" field, type the name of the label you created. Gmail will suggest the label name. When you select the label, it will populate the "To:" field with all the email addresses associated with the contacts in that label.

Key Concepts:

  • Labels: These function as the email groups in Google Contacts.
  • Adding Contacts: Crucial for populating your email group.
  • Sending Emails: How to actually use your newly created email group.