What is Email?
Electronic mail, commonly shortened to “email,” is a communication method that uses electronic devices to deliver messages across computer networks. "Email" refers to both the delivery system and individual messages that are sent and received.
An email address is required for messages to be sent and received. Email addresses are formatted in three parts: a username, an “@” symbol, and your provider that is supplying you with an email address (e.g. yahoo.com) For example:
librarypatrons@gmail.com
This contains the three necessary components to make an email address. The username librarypatrons the @ symbol, and the provider of the email address gmail.com
The videos below will help explain the basics about of how to use email in your life.
Learn how to create a simple email account for yourself.
Learn how you can search your mail boxes.
Learn about the basic parts of an email message.
what each box is and why it's important
Learn how attachments are used. How to send them, how to tell if you have received one, and downloading the file.
The Asheboro branch offers a 1-on-1 session with our digital services librarian. These are free and you can have as many sessions as you want. Fill out our online form to set up a tech help appointment or by calling the Asheboro branch at 336-318-6803 to to make an appointment.
