To put an email icon on your desktop, follow the steps below:
1. Close any open windows or programs so you can easily access your desktop.
2. Open the Start Menu by clicking on the Windows icon located at the bottom left corner of your screen.
3. Scroll through the list of installed applications until you find the Mail app. Note that the Mail app may be listed under a different name, such as Outlook or Thunderbird, depending on the email client you are using.
4. Once you locate the Mail app, right-click on it. This will open a context menu with various options.
5. From the context menu, select “More” to expand additional options.
6. In the expanded options, choose “Pin to taskbar.” This will add a shortcut to the Mail app on your taskbar, which is the bar at the bottom of your screen.
7. You can now access your email by simply clicking on the Mail icon on the taskbar.
If you prefer to have an email icon directly on your desktop, you can create a shortcut using the following steps:
1. Close any open windows or programs so you can easily access your desktop.
2. Open the Start Menu by clicking on the Windows icon located at the bottom left corner of your screen.
3. Scroll through the list of installed applications until you find the Mail app.
4. Once you locate the Mail app, click and hold on it with your mouse.
5. While still holding the mouse button, drag the Mail app icon from the Start menu onto your desktop. This will create a shortcut on your desktop.
6. Release the mouse button to place the shortcut on your desktop.
7. You can now double-click on the desktop shortcut to open the Mail app and access your email.
Having quick access to your email can be convenient, especially if you frequently check your inbox or need to send emails on a regular basis. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily add an email icon to your taskbar or desktop for easy access to your email client.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions or if there’s anything else I can assist you with.