How Do I Get Gmail Icon On My Desk Top?

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Go to the Gmail home page, Choose

‘More tools'

from Chrome's drop-down menu. In the tools menu you'll see either ‘Add to desktop' or ‘Create shortcut'. Click on that option and follow the quick instructions in there – the icon should appear on your desktop automatically.

How do I add Gmail icon to Windows 10?

  1. Right-click on an empty area on your desktop > Click on New > Click on Shortcut.
  2. In the Create Shortcut wizard, type the Gmail address as www.gmail.com under Type the location of the item and click on Next.
  3. Under Type a name for this shortcut, enter Gmail and click on Finish.

Where is my Gmail icon?

From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary)

> Google folder > Gmail

or tap Google folder > Gmail on the Home screen.

How do I get my Gmail icon back on my iPhone?

  1. Open the App Store app.
  2. Tap the Search icon at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Type Mail or Mail app in the search field.
  4. Locate the missing Mail app icon and tap the cloud icon next to it to download.

How do I get my Gmail icon back?

Go to the Gmail home page, Choose

‘More tools'

from Chrome's drop-down menu. In the tools menu you'll see either ‘Add to desktop' or ‘Create shortcut'. Click on that option and follow the quick instructions in there – the icon should appear on your desktop automatically.

How do I add a Gmail icon?

Open your Gmail and navigate to the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the browser window. Select “More Tools” and then, from the extending menu, select “

Create Shortcut

.” A pop-up window will appear. Enter the name of the shortcut – “Gmail,” for example – and check the “Open as Window” box.

Does Gmail have a desktop app?

‍Unfortunately,

Gmail does not have a downloadable desktop app of their own

, so we'll have to do a quick workaround. This guide requires you to use Google Chrome as your main internet browser. We use a Mac in the examples, but the technique works equally well for Windows users.

How do I put an email icon on my desktop?

  1. Press Windows key + R, type shell:AppsFolder, and then click OK to view this folder.
  2. Right-click the Mail app and choose Create shortcut from the pop-up menu.
  3. Windows will recommend placing the shortcut on the desktop.

Does Gmail have an app for Windows 10?

Is there a Gmail app for PCs?

There is no Gmail app for PCs

. However, you can find numerous email clients that work on PCs, such as Mailbird, Foxmail, Opera Mail, or Claws Mail.

How do I get my email icon back on my home screen?

To restore the Mail icon to the Task Bar,

right click Mail app in Start Menu

to choose More > Pin to Task Bar. To add a shortcut to the Desktop, close all Windows and open Start Menu, drag the Mail icon from Start menu list to the desktop.

How do I get the Gmail app back on my home screen?

  1. On your iPhone or iPad, touch and hold the home screen.
  2. In the top left, tap Add .
  3. Tap the Gmail app.
  4. Tap Add Widget.
  5. Place the widget on your home screen.
  6. Tap Done.

How do I put a Gmail icon on my iPhone home screen?

  1. On your iPhone or iPad, touch and hold the home screen.
  2. In the top left, tap Add .
  3. Tap the Gmail app.
  4. Tap Add Widget.
  5. Place the widget on your home screen.
  6. Tap Done.

How do I open Gmail on my desktop phone?

  1. ‍Click the three vertical dots in the right-hand corner -> go to More tools -> and then Create Shortcut.
  2. ‍Make sure that “Open as window” is checked.
  3. Right-click or alt+click on the Gmail icon in the dock, and go to Options and then Keep in Dock.

How do I put icon on desktop?

  1. Select the Start button, and then select Settings > Personalization > Themes.
  2. Under Themes > Related Settings, select Desktop icon settings.
  3. Choose the icons you would like to have on your desktop, then select Apply and OK.

How do I install Gmail app on my PC?

  1. Select the Windows Start button and enter ‘Mail' into the search bar.
  2. Choose ‘Mail – Trusted Microsoft Store app. …
  3. Choose ‘Accounts,' and then choose ‘+ Add account. …
  4. Choose ‘Google' from the new window that opens.
Charlene Dyck
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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.