Most webmail services today offer more than just email. Tools like online contact lists and calendars make it easy to stay organized and connected, whether you're using Gmail, Yahoo!, or another provider. These features let you access your contacts and appointments from anywhere.

Understanding Online Contacts

What Are Contacts?
An online contacts list works like a digital address book. It stores names, emails, and other information like phone numbers or addresses. Most webmail apps automatically save people you email, so you can easily find them later.

How to Add Contacts
In Gmail, you can manually add new contacts by entering a name and email. You can also add more details like a birthday, phone number, or address. Once saved, these contacts are always available when writing new messages.

Selecting Contacts Easily
When composing a new email, just click the "To" or "Add Recipients" button. You can choose people from your saved list instead of typing their addresses. Many email apps also suggest addresses as you type, saving time and avoiding mistakes.

Linking Contacts from Other Platforms
If you use sites like Facebook or LinkedIn, you can often import your contacts directly into your email service. This helps you avoid entering everything by hand.

Creating Contact Groups
Need to email the same people often? Create a contact group. You could have one for family, one for work, or one for your club. It’s a simple way to send group messages without typing in every name.

Using Online Calendars

What Is an Online Calendar?
An online calendar is like a planner you can open anywhere—on your phone, computer, or tablet. It lets you add, edit, and delete events quickly.

How to Schedule Appointments
To create an event, enter a name, time, and location. You can also add reminders and notes. For example, Gmail’s calendar lets you choose when and how you want to be reminded about an event.

1. Title

You can add a title to any appointment.

2. Start and End Time

Most appointments require a start and end time.

3. All-Day Appointments

Appointments can span an entire day or even multiple days, which is especially helpful if you're planning an extended event, like a vacation.

4. Repeating Appointments

If you have a standing appointment—for example, a weekly staff meeting—you can create a repeating appointment that will appear on your calendar automatically.

5. Location

You can enter a location for any appointment.

6. Calendar Selector

You can create multiple calendars , like one for work and one for personal use, to organize different types of appointments. Use the calendar selector to choose a calendar for an appointment.

7. Description

You can add detailed notes and a description to any appointment.

8. Notification Preferences

You can create notifications to remind you of your most important appointments, which can be especially helpful if you keep a busy schedule. For example, you might schedule a reminder for an important meeting that would appear 30 minutes before the appointment.

Switching Views
You can see your calendar by day, week, or month. This helps you plan short-term tasks or view long-term goals easily.

Using Multiple Calendars
Need to manage lots of things? Create multiple calendars. Use one for work, one for home, and another for school. Assign each one a color to keep them separate and easy to read.

Sharing Calendars
You can share your calendar with family, friends, or coworkers. You decide who can view or edit it. This makes planning group events much easier.

Contacts and calendars are simple but powerful tools. They help you stay organized, save time, and manage both personal and professional tasks. All you need is a little practice to start using them well.