How do I forward messages in Gmail?

I am really embarrassed and frustrated that I am SO dumb as to have to ask this question, but I CANNOT FIND WHERE TO FORWARD, NOTHING COMPLICATED, JUST FORWARD SOMETHING TO A FRIEND WHEN I WANT TO? I have looked and the only reference to forwarding in Gmail is in the settings which means it would be an "overall" forwarding request. I just want to do an occasional simple forwarding.

Dave's Answer:

Wow, that's quite a question with your ALL CAPS COMMENT. Kinda like shouting, but then again, sounds like you're pretty frustrated so it's quite possible that it accurately reflects how upset you are about the situation!

The good news? It's surprisingly easy to forward email in Google Gmail if you're willing to forgive the less than ideal interface they've created.

Let's look at the top of a typical message:

See the "Reply" button? Click on the little downward triangle just adjacent to it:

There's your answer. That's how you forward individual messages in Google's Gmail service. It's easy once you know where to look.

Hope that helps you out!

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Categorized: Google Gmail Help (Article 8770, Written by Dave Taylor)
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Reader Comments To Date: 6

Jarold said, on June 30, 2010 10:50 PM:

THANK YOU!

M.E. Chadwick said, on November 23, 2011 9:54 AM:

Google needs to redo the 'forwarding' interface in gmail. I've never before had so much trouble just forwarding one email to someone else. Earl

David McCreary said, on May 28, 2012 1:40 PM:

When forwarding an email in Gmail,can I delete all sender information (including previous forwarding information) before clicking send?

Red said, on February 14, 2013 10:29 AM:

Thanks Dave for tip about "Forwarding"; BUT how do you then input the multiple addresses you want to forward to??
Hopefully simple -- but not for me so far
Thanks
Red

Dave Taylor said, on February 14, 2013 12:26 PM:

Not sure what's going on, Red. When I choose "Forward" as shown, it pops up a new compose window with the message preloaded and an open box for "Destination". What happens when you select it?

steve said, on March 18, 2013 8:13 AM:

Hello, am looking to find out if its possible to forward mail that has been translated by Google, it seems that when I hit the forward button, the text within the mail reverts to English.

Thanks for your help, Steve

I do have a lot to say, and questions of my own for that matter, but first I'd like to say thank you, Dave, for all your helpful information by buying you a cup of coffee!

I do have a comment, now that you mention it!

How do I forward messages in Gmail?

Reader Comments To Date: 6

I do have a comment, now that you mention it!

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