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How to attach a file to an email
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It is possible to attach one or more files to your email.
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Click on the toolbar or icon (it normally looks
like a paperclip)
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Find the file you want to attach using the file
browser on your computer
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Then click to attach it - one file successfully attached.
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Best format for documents
& Formats for photos
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You can repeat this operation to attach many files to a single email.
You can even attach a group of files all at once if you highlight several at
the same time. (But please remember to build them all into one file before
you send anything to us). |
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You can attach most types of document file (but
not programme files) but the recipient will need the right software to read
them. |
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Make sure the person knows you are sending an attachment
as some people, very wisely, delete emails with attachments from people they
do not recognise as attachments are a popular way to send viruses. |
| Some people tell their server not to download large
files so check they are not blocking. |
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Remember that your email, and the attachment, sit in
your outbox until you connect and send. |
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Emails with attachments take much longer to send. |
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Please note that any illustrations should be sent as
email attachments in jpeg or tiff format. |
| If the receiver has a free email account like Hotmail,
the inbox might not be big enough to take an attached file. This
problem seldom applies with 'paid-for' accounts. |
When you receive an attachment.....
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You can tell if an email has an attachment
because it tells you by listing the attached files or an icon, such as a paperclip,
beside the name of the sender. |
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To open an email with an attachment, just
double-click, or right click, on the file then save (or save as) the document.
(It varies between email software and your personal settings). |
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Until you save the attached
file, it normally remains part of the email. If you delete the message before detaching
the file, you will lose it. |
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