Step 1: Log into Your Gmail Account
To create an email list in Gmail, you will need to log into your Gmail account. If you don’t have a Gmail account, you can create one for free.
Step 2: Navigate to Google Contacts
Next, navigate to Google Contacts by clicking on the Google Apps icon in the top right corner of your Gmail inbox and selecting “Contacts” from the dropdown menu.
Step 3: Create a New Group
Once you are in Google Contacts, click on the “Create label” button on the left-hand side of the screen. Name your new label and click “Create.” This will create a new group for you to add contacts to.
Step 4: Add Contacts to Your New Group
To add contacts to your new group, select the contacts you want to add by clicking on the checkbox next to their name. Next, click on the “Labels” button at the top of the screen and select the label you just created. This will add those contacts to your new group.
Step 5: Send an Email to Your New Group
To send an email to your new group, start composing a new email in Gmail. In the “To” field, type the name of the group you just created. Gmail will automatically populate the email addresses of all the contacts in that group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Add Contacts to Multiple Groups?
Yes, you can add contacts to multiple groups in Google Contacts. Simply select the contacts you want to add and click on the “Labels” button. From there, you can select the multiple groups you want to add those contacts to.
What Happens if I Delete a Group?
If you delete a group in Google Contacts, the contacts in that group will not be deleted. However, they will no longer be associated with that group and you will need to add them to a new group if you want to send emails to them as a group.
Can I Edit the Name of a Group?
Yes, you can edit the name of a group in Google Contacts. Simply click on the name of the group you want to edit and click on the “Edit” button. From there, you can change the name of the group.
Conclusion
Creating an email list in Gmail can be a simple and effective way to streamline your communication. By following these steps, you can easily create a new group and add contacts to it. With your new email list, you can send emails to multiple recipients at once without the hassle of typing each email address individually.