Attaching files to your message

Email messages can include attachments. You can attach documents, spreadsheets, pictures, slide shows and other types of files.

To attach a file to a message:

1. Compose the message as described in Composing a new mail message.

2. Click  . An Attach field appears under the subject line.

3. Click Browse... to locate the file.

4. Select the file and click Open.

5. To attach a second file, click again. A new Attach field appears. Continue to add files as needed.

6. When the message is ready to be sent, click Send to send the message and the attachments.

• Note: Recipients of your mail message must have the appropriate software to open and read the file. For files created in commonly used packages such as Microsoft Office, other users on a typical desktop system will be able to open them. Common file formats such as text files, HTML files, and images such as .GIF or .JPG files can be opened in a variety of programs. However, it depends on what type of system the user is on.