How to Attach a File to an Email Message

This tutorial can not tell you how to send a file as an attachment in each e-mail program that is out there. There are too many programs to try and do that. However, this tutorial will give you the basics on how most e-mail programs allow attachments to be sent.

What is an Attachment?

An e-mail file attachment allows the sender to send a file or files to another computer. For instance, if you had a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that you needed to send to a friend, you would attach it to an e-mail, and your friend could open it or save it to his/her computer.

Verify that your Program Allows Attachments

The most important thing to do is to verify that you can send attachments through your e-mail program. Juno (in most cases) does not allow e-mail file attachments, to name one.

Look for a Paper Clip

The paper clip icon is usually used to symbolize attachments. Outlook Express (my e-mail program) uses the paper clip icon. I simply push the paper clip and choose the file(s) that I want to attach. If you can't find a paper clip, look for "Attach" or "Attachment" in your menu options at the top of your screen. Go through each menu to find "Attach." If you still are having problems, try using your Help function in the program.