How to Email a Document to Yourself Using Gmail

Do you want to know how to email something to yourself?

Steps

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    Open Gmail and the document you want to email.
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    Save the CURRENT version to wherever you want to save it to.
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    If you aren't logged into Gmail, log in.
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    Click the "compose mail" button. It is at the top left corner.
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    Enter your email address in the "To" box.
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    There should be a "Attach file" button. Click it.
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    Browse to where you saved your document and click it if you see it.
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    Wait for it to load.
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    Enter text if you want.
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    Done!
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Updated: March 23, 2019
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Categories: Email Attachments | Gmail
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