Tech tip: How to schedule an email on Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo Mail
Sometimes, you remember an email you have to send — but it’s 8 p.m., and you don’t want to bother someone at night. Sure, you could just write the email and send it in the morning, but you might forget. Once you know how to schedule emails, you can ensure that the message pops up in their inbox at a better time.
It’s easy to start scheduling email messages ahead of time. You can use built-in tools on Gmail or Outlook to send emails at your convenience or just use add-ons to get the job done. If you want to be more productive, here are some simple ways to declutter your inbox.
Scheduling emails let you conveniently write messages whenever you want. No more worrying about forgotten messages!
How to schedule emails in Gmail
Just follow these steps:
- Open the Gmail app on your smartphone or go to Gmail on your computer.
- Select Compose.
- Then, write your email.
- If you’re using a smartphone, tap More. On a computer, click the Down arrow next to Send.
- Next, select Schedule send.
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