Using Google Contacts – part 2

This week, we’ve been familiarizing ourselves with how to use the Google Contacts app in conjunction with the Gmail app on your phone. You can click here for part 1 of the article. 

Today, we’ll explore more of our options. Tap on any contact in your list to open it.

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Based on what types of information you have on a contact, you’ll see options to email, call, video call, text, or even send money.

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You can click on edit to change the information for your contact.

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Click on the icon for your account on the upper-right of the screen.

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You’ll have the option of viewing contacts from any other accounts on your phone.

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If you’re sending a message using the Gmail app you can access Contacts by starting a new message. Then start typing in the To: box or click the three-dot menu icon at the top right.

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Choose Add from Contacts.

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Here, I’m offered the choice between the Google Contacts App and the Samsung Contacts app on my phone. I choose the Google App.

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You’ll be able to choose from contacts you’ve added to the Contacts App and also from the address of anyone that you’ve recently sent a message to or received a message from.

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