How to Email Files

Here are simple, easy to understand, step-by-step directions on using email to send files to other people.

Steps

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    Open your email program.
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    Left click New.
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    Type in the email address of the person you want to send the file to in the 'To...' line.
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    Type in the reason for the email in the 'Subject:' line.
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    Locate the 'Paperclip' icon on your toolbar.
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    Left click the 'Paperclip' icon.
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    Left click 'Browse'.
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    Navigate to the file you want to send.
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    Double left click the file you want to send.
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    The 'Browse' window should close and return you to your email.
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    Look under the 'Subject:' line. You should see an icon representing the file you want to send. It should be labeled with the name and size of the file you want to send.
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    Type any notes into your email as you would normally.
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    Double check the address, subject and attached file to ensure all are correct.
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    Left click 'Send'.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Can I send myself an email?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, just put your email in the "To" box at the top of an email draft and then send the message. You will receive it in your inbox as normal, just from your own email.
  • Question
    How do I send email with attachments with an Android phone?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    The attachments you can use include pictures, links, other emails, and any other app that allows you to share to email. You go to the app (say "Camera" for example), click share, and click Mail.
  • Question
    How do I receive files in email?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You will receive the link for the files if the files are included in the email. You should be able to choose whether to open or save the files from there.
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Warnings

  • Although Outlook can encourage this behaviour, it is bad practise to embed files into messages[1] .
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  • Most email programs and/or internet service providers (ISP's) have a limit on how much information can be sent in a single email. In most cases, it is one megabyte (1MB).
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  • There are numerous email programs available. You may find some differences between your program and these instructions.
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  • Do not confuse "amount of information" with "number of files". A single 1MB file is the same as ten 100KB files.
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  • Please, contact your program manufacturer and/or ISP for further information on their service limitations.
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References

  1. ↑ http://birdhouse.org/etc/evilmail.html

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Updated: January 2, 2023
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Categories: Email Attachments
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