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What is an attachment, and how do I send one?

An attachment is simply an additional file sent with an email message. An attachment can be an image file, a Word document, or one of many other supported file types. When your recipients open your message, they can double-click on the attached file to open it with the program assigned to that file type on their computer. If they do not have a program installed that can open that type of file, they may not be able to open the attachment. Also note that some email providers place limits on the size of the files that can be attached to email messages, while others block certain types of attachments (such as executable files with the .exe extension) to prevent viruses.
To attach a file to an email, you will first click on New in Mail's toolbar to open a new message window and then click on the Attach icon after addressing your message and entering an appropriate subject line and body text.

Attach button

The Attach icon is a paper clip. You can also choose File, Attach File to add attachments.

When you select one of these options, a window will open to allow you to navigate your hard drive and find the file(s) you want to attach to your message.
When your recipient gets the email with your attachment, there will be a paper clip icon next to the subject line in their mailbox to let them know that the email contains an attachment.

Additional Websites

The Internet: Ideas, Activities, and Resources

USF Laptop Initiative: Mail and iChat Basics (PDF)

Learn the Net: Email

Apple Support: Using Mac OS X Mail

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Tech-Ease for Mac is your source for just-in-time answers for classroom technology questions. A companion Tech-Ease for Windows site is also available. This collection is a part of the Educational Technology Clearinghouse. Funding for Tech-Ease content development has been provided by the USF College of Education and various grants from the Florida Department of Education. Copyright 2009 by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida.

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What is an attachment, and how do I send one? An attachment is simply an additional file sent with an email message. An attachment can be an image file, a Word document, or one of many other supported file types. When your recipients open your message, they can double-click on the attached file to open it with the program assigned to that file type on their computer. If they do not have a program installed that can open that type of file, they may not be able to open the attachment. Also note that some email providers place limits on the size of the files that can be attached to email messages, while others block certain types of attachments (such as executable files with the .exe extension) to prevent viruses. To attach a file to an email, you will first click on New in Mail's toolbar to open a new message window and then click on the Attach icon after addressing your message and entering an appropriate subject line and body text. The Attach icon is a paper clip. You can also choose File, Attach File to add attachments. When you select one of these options, a window will open to allow you to navigate your hard drive and find the file(s) you want to attach to your message. When your recipient gets the email with your attachment, there will be a paper clip icon next to the subject line in their mailbox to let them know that the email contains an attachment.			Additional Websites The Internet: Ideas, Activities, and Resources USF Laptop Initiative: Mail and iChat Basics (PDF) Learn the Net: Email Apple Support: Using Mac OS X Mail
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Site Map \| Submit a Question \| About Tech-Ease \| Privacy Policy \| ETC Home Tech-Ease for Mac is your source for just-in-time answers for classroom technology questions. A companion Tech-Ease for Windows site is also available. This collection is a part of the Educational Technology Clearinghouse. Funding for Tech-Ease content development has been provided by the USF College of Education and various grants from the Florida Department of Education. Copyright 2009 by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida.